Model against model
Kubota KX019-4 vs Kubota U27-4
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Kubota KX019-4 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | 4,740mm |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Kubota KX019-4 figures and full Kubota U27-4 figures.
Choose 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 specifications →Choose the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Kubota U27-4?
Kubota KX019-4: 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. Kubota U27-4: The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
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