Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,605kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,605kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | - |
| Width | 1240mm | - |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,605kg
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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX016-4 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,605kg. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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