Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,651kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 2,651kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Kubota KX060-5 is 46cm (1.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 3875 mm |
| Width | 1500 mm | 1960 mm |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 47.6 kw |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Kubota KX060-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
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 →Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 30kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,651kg
- you want one that digs 1.0m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 46cm (1.5ft) wider
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,651kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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