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Kubota KX030-4 vs Manitou MT933

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,355kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX030-4Manitou MT933
Operating weight2790 kg7,145kg
Dig depth2870 mm-
Width1500 mm-
Engine power17.7 kw-
Max lift capacity-3,300kg
Max lift height-9.07m

Sources: Kubota KX030-4, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,355kg

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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Full MT933 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX030-4 and the Manitou MT933?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,355kg. The Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.

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