Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Kubota U20
The Kubota KX080-4a has 33kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX080-4a has 33kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 63.2PS | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 8240kg | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Kubota U20. 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 has 33kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX080-4a and the Kubota U20?
The Kubota KX080-4a has 33kW more power. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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