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Kubota KX019-4 vs Manitou MT933

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,365kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX019-4Manitou MT933
Operating weight1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy7,145kg
Dig depth2,580mm maximum-
Maximum reach4,070mm-
Max lift capacity-3,300kg
Max lift height-9.07m

Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,365kg

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Manitou MT933?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,365kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.

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