Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,050kg and has 16kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,050kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 16kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 3,050kg
- you want one that has 16kW 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 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 U48-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,050kg and has 16kW more power. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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