Head to head
Cormidi C85 vs Kubota U50-5
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 4,209kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 4,209kg.
Specifications side by side
| Cormidi C85 | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 566kg | 4,775kg |
| 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 | - | 3,370mm |
| Engine power | - | 40.4kW |
Sources: Cormidi C85, Kubota U50-5. 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 U50-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,209kg
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cormidi C85 and the Kubota U50-5?
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 4,209kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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