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JCB 525-60 vs Kubota U10-3

The JCB 525-60 has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,370kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

JCB 525-60
JCB 525-60 - image: JCB
Kubota U10-3
Kubota U10-3 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

JCB 525-60Kubota U10-3
Engine power55 kW10.2PS
Operating weight5490 kg1120kg
Max. Lift Capacity2500 kg-
Max. Lift Height6 m-
Max. Reach3.06 m-

Sources: JCB 525-60, Kubota U10-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 525-60 if...

  • you want one that has 48kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,370kg

A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.

Full 525-60 specifications →

Buy or hire the U10-3 if...

A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.

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Full U10-3 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Kubota U10-3?

The JCB 525-60 has 48kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,370kg. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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