Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 810kg and digs 24cm deeper.
Last reviewed 2 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 810kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U27-4 digs 24cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| 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 |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Kubota U27-4. 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 U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 810kg
- you want one that digs 24cm deeper
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.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 810kg and digs 24cm deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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