Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Kubota KX030-4
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,810kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,810kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 2790 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 17.7 kw |
| Dig depth | - | 2870 mm |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Kubota KX030-4. 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
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,810kg
- you want one that has 10kW more power
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,810kg and has 10kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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