Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs Kubota U27-4
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,596kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,596kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Kubota U27-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the B25E if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 40,596kg
A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.
Full B25E specifications →Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Kubota U27-4?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 40,596kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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