Head to head
Kubota U36-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Kubota U36-4 digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper and has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U36-4 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3755 kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 2,722 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Height | - | 2,398 mm |
Sources: Kubota U36-4, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 3kW 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 ET25 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U36-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Kubota U36-4 digs 69cm (2.5ft) deeper and has 3kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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