Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Kubota U20
The Kubota U20 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U20 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 980kg | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Kubota U20. 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 U20 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Kubota U20?
The Kubota U20 has 6kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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