Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,661kg and digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,661kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 3875 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
| Engine power | - | 47.6 kw |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Kubota KX060-5. 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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,661kg
- you want one that digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper
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 KX019-4 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,661kg and digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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