Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 685kg and digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 685kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | - |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Kubota U27-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full E19 specifications →Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 685kg
- you want one that digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 Bobcat E19 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 685kg and digs 46cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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