Head to head
Bell Equipment B25E vs Kubota U48-4
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 38,411kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 38,411kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bell Equipment B25E | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 43,186kg (laden) | 4775kg |
| Engine power | Mercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp) | 40.5PS |
| Rated payload | 24,000kg | - |
| Heaped capacity | 15m3 (SAE 2:1) | - |
Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Kubota U48-4. 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 38,411kg
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 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
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Kubota U48-4?
The Bell Equipment B25E is the bigger machine by 38,411kg. The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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