Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper and is 66cm (2ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Kubota KX060-5 is 66cm (2ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 3875 mm |
| Width | 1300mm | 1960 mm |
| Engine power | - | 47.6 kw |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Kubota KX060-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
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 →Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 66cm (2ft) 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 KX018-4 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper and is 66cm (2ft) wider. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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