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Kubota KX027-4 vs Kubota KX037-4

The Kubota KX037-4 digs 67cm (2ft) deeper and is 15cm wider.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX027-4
Kubota KX027-4 - image: kubota-eu.com
Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX027-4Kubota KX037-4
Dig depth2740mm3410 mm
Width1400mm1550 mm
Operating weight-3518 kg
Engine power-17.8 kw

Sources: Kubota KX027-4, Kubota KX037-4. 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 KX037-4 if...

  • you want one that digs 67cm (2ft) deeper
  • you want one that is 15cm wider

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX027-4 and the Kubota KX037-4?

The Kubota KX037-4 digs 67cm (2ft) deeper and is 15cm wider. The Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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