Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 805kg and digs 86cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 805kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 86cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota KX019-4. 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 KX019-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 805kg
- you want one that digs 86cm (3ft) deeper
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 805kg and digs 86cm (3ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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