Head to head
Kubota KX037-4 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,923kg.
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 1,923kg.
- Width: the Kubota KX060-5 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX037-4 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3518 kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 3410 mm | 3875 mm |
| Width | 1550 mm | 1960 mm |
| Engine power | 17.8 kw | 47.6 kw |
Sources: Kubota KX037-4, Kubota KX060-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...
A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.
Full KX037-4 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 1,923kg
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper
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 KX037-4 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,923kg. The Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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