Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 745kg and digs 66cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 745kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX018-4 digs 66cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | up to 1720kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2380mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota KX018-4. 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 KX018-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 745kg
- you want one that digs 66cm (2ft) deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 745kg and digs 66cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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