Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota KX030-4
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,815kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,815kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 10kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 2790 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2870 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 17.7 kw |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota KX030-4. 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
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,815kg
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.15m (4ft) deeper
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,815kg and has 10kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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