Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Kubota U17-3a
The Kubota U17-3a has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 500kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U17-3a has 4kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U17-3a is the bigger machine by 500kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 1,700kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 11.3kW |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
Sources: Kubota U10, Kubota U17-3a. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 500kg
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Kubota U17-3a has 4kW more power and is the bigger machine by 500kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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