Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Kubota U10-3
The Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 420kg and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 420kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX016-4 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Kubota U10-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 1120kg |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 10.2PS |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Kubota U10-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 420kg
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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 U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Full U10-3 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Kubota U10-3?
The Kubota KX016-4 is the bigger machine by 420kg and has 2kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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