Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a2 vs Kubota U10
The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a2 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max dig depth | 4600 mm (mono boom) | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Machine weight | 8365 kg (mono boom) | - |
| Power | 46.5/63.2 kW/hp | - |
| Max reach | 7330 mm (mono boom) | - |
| Overall width | 2200 mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a2, Kubota U10. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX080-4a2 if...
A mid-size 8 tonne excavator from Kubota's KX range, used for groundworks and drainage jobs that need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but not the scale of a full-size machine. It is a common size in UK plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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 KX080-4a2 and the Kubota U10?
The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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