Head to head
Kubota KX080-4a2 vs Kubota U20
The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX080-4a2 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine weight | 8365 kg (mono boom) | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | 4600 mm (mono boom) | 2,540mm |
| Power | 46.5/63.2 kW/hp | - |
| Max reach | 7330 mm (mono boom) | - |
| Overall width | 2200 mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Kubota KX080-4a2, Kubota U20. 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 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 KX080-4a2 and the Kubota U20?
The Kubota KX080-4a2 is a 8 tonne class tracked excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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