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Hamm HD 12i VV vs Kubota U10

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,495kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
Kubota U10
Kubota U10 - image: Kubota UK

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hamm HD 12i VVKubota U10
Operating weight2,695 kg1200kg (2645lb, including operator)
Drum width1,200 mm-
Maximum working width1,250 mm-
Power ISO 1439624.6 kW-
Max dig depth-1.8m (5'11")
Engine power-7.6kW (10.3hp)
Bucket digging force-550kg (1212lb) breakout force

Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Kubota U10. 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 1,495kg

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 U10 if...

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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Full U10 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hamm HD 12i VV and the Kubota U10?

The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 1,495kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.

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