Head to head
JLG Industries 450AJ vs Kubota U20
The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries 450AJ | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine weight | 6,418 kg | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Platform height | 13.72 m | - |
| Working height | 15.72 m | - |
| Working outreach | 7.62 m | - |
| Platform capacity | 250 kg | - |
| Engine power | - | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JLG Industries 450AJ, Kubota U20. 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 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 JLG Industries 450AJ and the Kubota U20?
The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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