Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Kubota K008-5
The Kubota K008-5 has 0kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is the bigger machine by 5kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota K008-5 has 0kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota K008-3 is the bigger machine by 5kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 975kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 7.6kW |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5kg
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
- you want one that has 0kW more power
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Kubota K008-5?
The Kubota K008-5 has 0kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is the bigger machine by 5kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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