Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Kubota U10
The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 580kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 580kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 580kg
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 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 KX019-4 and the Kubota U10?
The Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 580kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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