Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Kubota U20
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Kubota U20. 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Kubota U20?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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