Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs Kubota U27-4
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 105kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 105kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Kubota U27-4. 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 105kg
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 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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Kubota U27-4?
The Hamm HD 12i VV is the bigger machine by 105kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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