Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Kubota U48-4
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 40.5PS |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4775kg |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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