Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota KX016-4
The Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 565kg and digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 565kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX016-4 digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX016-4 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | up to 1540kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2250mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota KX016-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 565kg
- you want one that digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 2kW more power
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota KX016-4?
The Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 565kg and digs 53cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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