Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3.8 tonnes and has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3.8 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 4775kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | 40.5PS |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3.8 tonnes
- you want one that has 22kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3.8 tonnes and has 22kW more power. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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