Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Kubota U20
The Kubota KX030-4 has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX030-4 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | - |
| Width | 1500 mm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Kubota U20. 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 4kW more power
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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Kubota U20?
The Kubota KX030-4 has 4kW more power. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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