Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota U20
The Kubota U20 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U20 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 975kg | - |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota U20. 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 U20 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota U20?
The Kubota U20 has 6kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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