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Kubota KX019-4 vs Kubota U10-5

The Kubota KX019-4 digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Kubota U10-5
Kubota U10-5 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX019-4Kubota U10-5
Dig depth2,580mm maximum1800mm
Operating weight1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy-
Maximum reach4,070mm-

Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Kubota U10-5. 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 digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper

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 U10-5 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 1800mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full U10-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Kubota U10-5?

The Kubota KX019-4 digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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