Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Kubota KX015-4
The Kubota KX015-4 is the bigger machine by 490kg and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX015-4 is the bigger machine by 490kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX015-4 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Kubota KX015-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | up to 1470kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Dig depth | - | 2250mm |
| Width | - | 990mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Kubota KX015-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
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 KX015-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 490kg
- you want one that has 2kW more power
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX015-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Kubota KX015-4?
The Kubota KX015-4 is the bigger machine by 490kg and has 2kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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