Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Kubota U10
The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | - |
| Width | 1300mm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Kubota U10. 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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Kubota U10?
The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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