Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Kubota U50-5
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,995kg and digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,995kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U50-5 digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 4,775kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 3,370mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 40.4kW |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Kubota U50-5. 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 U50-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,995kg
- you want one that digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Kubota U50-5?
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,995kg and digs 79cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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