Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,686kg.
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 1,686kg.
- Width: the Kubota KX060-5 is 26cm wider.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 47cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 3755 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 3410 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | 17.8 kw |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Kubota U36-4. 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 has 30kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,686kg
- you want one that is 26cm 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 →Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX060-5 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 30kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,686kg. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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