Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota U10
The Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 225kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 225kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota U10. 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 U10 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 225kg
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota U10?
The Kubota U10 is the bigger machine by 225kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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