Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,055kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,055kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 4775kg |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | - |
| Width | 1300mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 40.5PS |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,055kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,055kg. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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