Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Kubota U20
The JCB 525-60 has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | - |
| 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: JCB 525-60, Kubota U20. 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 42kW more power
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 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 JCB 525-60 and the Kubota U20?
The JCB 525-60 has 42kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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