Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 6,165kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 6,165kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 7,145kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,165kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-3 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 6,165kg. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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