Head to head
Cormidi C85 vs Kubota U17-3a
The Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 1,134kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 1,134kg.
Specifications side by side
| Cormidi C85 | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 566kg | 1,700kg |
| Load capacity | 800kg | - |
| Engine | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp | - |
| Dimensions | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high | - |
| Skip capacity | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m | - |
| Travel speed | 5.5km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.3kW |
Sources: Cormidi C85, Kubota U17-3a. 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.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,134kg
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cormidi C85 and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 1,134kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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