Head to head
Hamm HD 12i VV vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,080kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,080kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hamm HD 12i VV | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,695 kg | 4775kg |
| Drum width | 1,200 mm | - |
| Maximum working width | 1,250 mm | - |
| Power ISO 14396 | 24.6 kW | - |
| Engine power | - | 40.5PS |
Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Kubota U48-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...
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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,080kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hamm HD 12i VV and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 2,080kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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