Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Kubota KX030-4
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,010kg and digs 29cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,010kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 29cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 2790 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2870 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.7 kw |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Kubota KX030-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,010kg
- you want one that digs 29cm deeper
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,010kg and digs 29cm deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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