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JCB 25Z-1 vs Kubota KX080-4a

The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 5,690kg and has 28kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 25Z-1
JCB 25Z-1 - image: JCB
Kubota KX080-4a
Kubota KX080-4a - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 25Z-1Kubota KX080-4a
Operating weight2550 kg8240kg
Engine power18.4 kW63.2PS
Dig depth2.82 m-
Dump height3 m-

Sources: JCB 25Z-1, Kubota KX080-4a. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 25Z-1 if...

Used by hire firms and small contractors for patios, drainage, footings and work next to walls and fences where a zero-tailswing machine is needed. Sits in the weight class that can be towed on a trailer in restricted regions.

Full 25Z-1 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,690kg
  • you want one that has 28kW more power

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 25Z-1 and the Kubota KX080-4a?

The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 5,690kg and has 28kW more power. The JCB 25Z-1 is a 2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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