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Kubota KX060-5 vs Kubota U10-5

The Kubota KX060-5 digs 2.08m (7ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Kubota U10-5
Kubota U10-5 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX060-5Kubota U10-5
Dig depth3875 mm1800mm
Operating weight5441 kg-
Width1960 mm-
Engine power47.6 kw-

Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Kubota U10-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...

  • you want one that digs 2.08m (7ft) 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 →

Buy or hire the U10-5 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 1800mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full U10-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX060-5 and the Kubota U10-5?

The Kubota KX060-5 digs 2.08m (7ft) deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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