Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 5,650kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 5,650kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8240kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine power | 63.2PS | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a, Kubota U27-4. 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 5,650kg
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
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
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 KX080-4a and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 5,650kg. The Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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