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Cormidi C85 vs Kubota U10

The Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 634kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cormidi C85Kubota U10
Operating weight566kg1200kg (2645lb, including operator)
Load capacity800kg-
EngineHonda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp-
Dimensions1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high-
Skip capacity0.36m3, tips to 1.5m-
Travel speed5.5km/h-
Max dig depth-1.8m (5'11")
Engine power-7.6kW (10.3hp)
Bucket digging force-550kg (1212lb) breakout force

Sources: Cormidi C85, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C85 if...

A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.

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Buy or hire the U10 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 634kg

One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cormidi C85 and the Kubota U10?

The Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 634kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.

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