Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 38kW more power and digs 1.63m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 38kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.63m (5.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Kubota KX060-5 is 72cm (2.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 3875 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 1960 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 47.6 kw |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 38kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.63m (5.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 72cm (2.5ft) wider
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 38kW more power and digs 1.63m (5.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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