Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 2,851kg and digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 2,851kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Width | 1960 mm | - |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Kubota U27-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 2,851kg
- you want one that digs 1.05m (3.5ft) 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 →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 KX060-5 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 2,851kg and digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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