Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Kubota U20
The Kubota U20 has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U20 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Kubota U20. 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 U20 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Kubota U20?
The Kubota U20 has 4kW more power. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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