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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Kubota U27-4

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 3,101kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
Kubota U27-4
Kubota U27-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FKubota U27-4
Operating weight5,691kg2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant
Engine power55kW (74hp)-
Dig depth-2,820mm maximum
Maximum reach-4,740mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Kubota U27-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,101kg

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 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.

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Full U27-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Kubota U27-4?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F is the bigger machine by 3,101kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.

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