Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 180kg and digs 13cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 180kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX018-4 digs 13cm deeper.
- Width: the Kubota KX018-4 is 6cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | up to 1720kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 2380mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 1300mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | - |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg 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 KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 180kg
- you want one that digs 13cm deeper
- you want one that is 6cm wider
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 KX016-4 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Kubota KX018-4 is the bigger machine by 180kg and digs 13cm deeper. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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