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Kubota KX060-5 vs Manitou MT933

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,704kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX060-5Manitou MT933
Operating weight5441 kg7,145kg
Dig depth3875 mm-
Width1960 mm-
Engine power47.6 kw-
Max lift capacity-3,300kg
Max lift height-9.07m

Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Manitou MT933. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...

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 MT933 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,704kg

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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Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX060-5 and the Manitou MT933?

The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 1,704kg. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.

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