Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Kubota U36-4 is 71cm (2.5ft) wider and digs 1.01m (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 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 2,402 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | 990 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 1.01m (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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Kubota U36-4 is 71cm (2.5ft) wider and digs 1.01m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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