Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Kubota U10
The Hydrema 912F has 100kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 100kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Payload | 10,000kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
- you want one that has 100kW more power
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
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.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hydrema 912F and the Kubota U10?
The Hydrema 912F has 100kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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