Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota U36-4 is 1.0m (3.5ft) wider and digs 1.64m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota U36-4 is 1.0m (3.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 1.64m (5.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 8kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 1,766 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | 700 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that is 1.0m (3.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.64m (5.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 8kW more power
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U36-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota U36-4 is 1.0m (3.5ft) wider and digs 1.64m (5.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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