Head to head
JLG Industries 1930ES vs Kubota KX080-4a2
The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work. The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries 1930ES | Kubota KX080-4a2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine weight | 1,565 kg | 8365 kg (mono boom) |
| Working height | 7.72 m | - |
| Platform height | 5.72 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 230 kg | - |
| Stowed width | 0.76 m | - |
| Power | - | 46.5/63.2 kW/hp |
| Max dig depth | - | 4600 mm (mono boom) |
| Max reach | - | 7330 mm (mono boom) |
| Overall width | - | 2200 mm |
Sources: JLG Industries 1930ES, Kubota KX080-4a2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 1930ES if...
The JLG 1930ES is a narrow electric scissor lift and a direct competitor to the Genie GS-1932 and Skyjack SJIII 3219 in the UK's most heavily hired indoor scissor lift class. It is used for retail fit-out, ceiling and services work where a machine has to fit through a standard doorway. UK hire companies typically run all three competing brands in this size band interchangeably depending on availability.
Full 1930ES specifications →Buy or hire the KX080-4a2 if...
A mid-size 8 tonne excavator from Kubota's KX range, used for groundworks and drainage jobs that need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but not the scale of a full-size machine. It is a common size in UK plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the JLG Industries 1930ES and the Kubota KX080-4a2?
The JLG Industries 1930ES is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work; the Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator.
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