Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,780kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,780kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 10kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 1.69m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 3755 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | 3410 mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 17.8 kw |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota U36-4. 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 U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,780kg
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.69m (5.5ft) deeper
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,780kg and has 10kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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