Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,975kg and digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,975kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 3755 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 3410 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.8 kw |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Kubota U36-4. 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 U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,975kg
- you want one that digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,975kg and digs 83cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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