Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Kubota U10
The Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 220kg and has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 220kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U10 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Kubota U10. 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 U10 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 220kg
- you want one that has 0kW more power
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Kubota U10?
The Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 220kg and has 0kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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