Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Kubota U20
The Hydrema 912F has 95kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 95kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Payload | 10,000kg | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Hydrema 912F, Kubota U20. 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 95kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hydrema 912F and the Kubota U20?
The Hydrema 912F has 95kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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