Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs Kubota U27-4
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 6,965kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 6,965kg.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | - |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, Kubota U27-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,965kg
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Doosan DX63-3 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Doosan DX63-3 is the bigger machine by 6,965kg. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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