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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A vs Kubota U27-4

The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 705kg.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A - image: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
Kubota U27-4
Kubota U27-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19AKubota U27-4
Operating weight1885 kg2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant
Engine power12.1 kW-
Bucket capacity0.04 cubic meter-
Dig depth-2,820mm maximum
Maximum reach-4,740mm

Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A, Kubota U27-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HX19A if...

A small mini excavator for garden work, patios, drainage runs and small trenches where machine width and transport weight matter. It suits domestic groundworkers and hire fleets that stock a 1.5 to 2 tonne digger.

Full HX19A specifications →

Buy or hire the U27-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 705kg

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A and the Kubota U27-4?

The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 705kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A is a 1.9 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.

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