Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Kubota U27-4
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 2.9 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 2.9 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Engine power | 55 kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Kubota U27-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 2.9 tonnes
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 U27-4 if...
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.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Kubota U27-4?
The JCB 525-60 is the bigger machine by 2.9 tonnes. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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