Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,466kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 40kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 4,466kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 2.15m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 47.6 kw |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 40kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,466kg
- you want one that digs 2.15m (7ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 40kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,466kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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