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Kubota KX015-4 vs Kubota KX037-4

The Kubota KX037-4 has 8kW more power and is 56cm (2ft) wider.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX015-4
Kubota KX015-4 - image: kubota-eu.com
Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX015-4Kubota KX037-4
Operating weightup to 1470kg3518 kg
Dig depth2250mm3410 mm
Width990mm1550 mm
Engine power9.6kW (13hp)17.8 kw

Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Kubota KX037-4. 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.

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Full KX015-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

  • you want one that has 8kW more power
  • you want one that is 56cm (2ft) wider
  • you want one that digs 1.16m (4ft) deeper

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX015-4 and the Kubota KX037-4?

The Kubota KX037-4 has 8kW more power and is 56cm (2ft) wider. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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