Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Kubota U10
The Kubota KX030-4 has 10kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,590kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 10kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 1,590kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | - |
| Width | 1500 mm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,590kg
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Kubota U10?
The Kubota KX030-4 has 10kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,590kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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