Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 has 16kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,065kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 16kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,065kg.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 4775kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 40.5PS |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Kubota U48-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
- you want one that has 16kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,065kg
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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 has 16kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,065kg. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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