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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Kubota KX018-4

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
Kubota KX018-4
Kubota KX018-4 - image: kubota-eu.com

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FKubota KX018-4
Operating weight5,691kgup to 1720kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)-
Dig depth-2380mm
Width-1300mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

Full KX018-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Kubota KX018-4?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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