Head to head
Kubota K008-5 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 6,170kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 6,170kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-5 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 975kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 1,720mm | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Kubota K008-5, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,170kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota K008-5 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 6,170kg. The Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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