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Kubota KX015-4 vs Manitou MT933

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,675kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX015-4
Kubota KX015-4 - image: kubota-eu.com
Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX015-4Manitou MT933
Operating weightup to 1470kg7,145kg
Dig depth2250mm-
Width990mm-
Engine power9.6kW (13hp)-
Max lift capacity-3,300kg
Max lift height-9.07m

Sources: Kubota KX015-4, Manitou MT933. 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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Buy or hire the MT933 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,675kg

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.

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Full MT933 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX015-4 and the Manitou MT933?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,675kg. The Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.

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