Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Kubota U36-4 is 71cm (2.5ft) wider and digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota U36-4 is 71cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 2,413 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | 990 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 71cm (2.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 4kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U36-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Kubota U36-4 is 71cm (2.5ft) wider and digs 100cm (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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