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Kubota KX027-4 vs Kubota KX030-4

The Kubota KX030-4 is 10cm wider and digs 13cm deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX027-4
Kubota KX027-4 - image: kubota-eu.com
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX027-4Kubota KX030-4
Dig depth2740mm2870 mm
Width1400mm1500 mm
Operating weight-2790 kg
Engine power-17.7 kw

Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Kubota KX030-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full KX027-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

  • you want one that is 10cm wider
  • you want one that digs 13cm deeper

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX027-4 and the Kubota KX030-4?

The Kubota KX030-4 is 10cm wider and digs 13cm deeper. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.

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