Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Kubota KX016-4
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | up to 1540kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2250mm |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Kubota KX016-4. 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.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Kubota KX016-4?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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