Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Kubota U10
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,040kg and has 39kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,040kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX080-4a has 39kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8240kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 63.2PS | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,040kg
- you want one that has 39kW more power
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX080-4a and the Kubota U10?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 7,040kg and has 39kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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