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Kubota K008-3 vs Kubota KX018-4

The Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 740kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota K008-3
Kubota K008-3 - image: kubota-eu.com
Kubota KX018-4
Kubota KX018-4 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota K008-3Kubota KX018-4
Operating weight980kgup to 1720kg
Engine power10.2PS-
Dig depth-2380mm
Width-1300mm

Sources: Kubota K008-3, Kubota KX018-4. 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.

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Full K008-3 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 740kg

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

Full KX018-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Kubota KX018-4?

The Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 740kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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