Head to head
Kubota KX030-4 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 200kg and digs 5cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 200kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX030-4 digs 5cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX030-4 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2790 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 2870 mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Width | 1500 mm | - |
| Engine power | 17.7 kw | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Kubota U27-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 200kg
- you want one that digs 5cm 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 →Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota KX030-4 is the bigger machine by 200kg and digs 5cm deeper. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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