Head to head
Kubota U50-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 3,746kg and has 31kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 3,746kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U50-5 has 31kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U50-5 digs 1.6m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U50-5 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,775kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,370mm | 1,766 mm |
| Engine power | 40.4kW | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Kubota U50-5, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U50-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,746kg
- you want one that has 31kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.6m (5.5ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- 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 U50-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 3,746kg and has 31kW more power. The Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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