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Comacchio GEO 900 vs Kubota KX015-4

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

GEO 900
Comacchio GEO 900
Kubota KX015-4
Kubota KX015-4 - image: kubota-eu.com

Specifications side by side

Comacchio GEO 900Kubota KX015-4
Engine power126-180kW (169-240hp)9.6kW (13hp)
Weight16-18 tonnes-
Torque range1,300-1,520 daNm-
Feed stroke4,000-7,000mm-
Operating weight-up to 1470kg
Dig depth-2250mm
Width-990mm

Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Kubota KX015-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...

A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.

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Buy or hire the KX015-4 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Kubota KX015-4?

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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