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JLG Industries 450AJ vs Kubota KX080-4a2
The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift. The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries 450AJ | Kubota KX080-4a2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine weight | 6,418 kg | 8365 kg (mono boom) |
| Platform height | 13.72 m | - |
| Working height | 15.72 m | - |
| Working outreach | 7.62 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 250 kg | - |
| 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 450AJ, Kubota KX080-4a2. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 450AJ if...
The JLG 450AJ is a mid-size diesel articulating boom lift used across UK construction, industrial and outdoor maintenance sites where working height above 15 m and rough-terrain capability are both needed. It is one of the most commonly hired boom lifts of its size class in the UK, stocked alongside comparable Haulotte and Genie models by national access hire companies. Its jib articulation lets operators reach up and over obstacles rather than just straight out, which is valuable on cluttered industrial sites.
Full 450AJ 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 450AJ and the Kubota KX080-4a2?
The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift; the Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator.
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