Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Kubota KX016-4
The Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 560kg and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 560kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX016-4 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | up to 1540kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Dig depth | - | 2250mm |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Kubota KX016-4. 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 KX016-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 560kg
- you want one that has 2kW more power
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg 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 KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Kubota KX016-4?
The Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 560kg and has 2kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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