Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,746kg and has 20kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,746kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 20kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,746kg
- you want one that has 20kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 U48-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,746kg and has 20kW more power. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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