Head to head
Kubota KX015-4 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 250kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 250kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX018-4 digs 13cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX015-4 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1470kg | up to 1720kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 2380mm |
| Width | 990mm | 1300mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | - |
Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX015-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX015-4 specifications →Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
- you want one that is 31cm (1ft) wider
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 250kg
- you want one that digs 13cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX015-4 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Kubota KX018-4 is 31cm (1ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 250kg. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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