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Hamm HD 12i VV vs Kubota K008-5

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,720kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
Kubota K008-5
Kubota K008-5 - image: ke.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hamm HD 12i VVKubota K008-5
Operating weight2,695 kg975kg
Drum width1,200 mm-
Maximum working width1,250 mm-
Power ISO 1439624.6 kW-
Dig depth-1,720mm
Engine power-7.6kW

Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,720kg

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

Full HD 12i VV specifications →

Buy or hire the K008-5 if...

The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.

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Full K008-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hamm HD 12i VV and the Kubota K008-5?

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,720kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.

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