Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,615kg and digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,615kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota U27-4. 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 U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,615kg
- you want one that digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,615kg and digs 1.1m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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