Head to head
Kubota U48-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 12kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,303kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 12kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 1,303kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U48-4 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4775kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Engine power | 40.5PS | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Kubota U48-4, Wacker Neuson ET65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
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 ET65 if...
- you want one that has 12kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,303kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U48-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 12kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,303kg. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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