Head to head
Kubota U50-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Kubota U50-5 has 27kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,050kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U50-5 has 27kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 3,050kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U50-5 digs 97cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U50-5 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,775kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,370mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 40.4kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Kubota U50-5, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 has 27kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,050kg
- you want one that digs 97cm (3ft) 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 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 U50-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Kubota U50-5 has 27kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,050kg. The Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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