Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Kubota U20
The Kubota U20 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U20 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | 2,540mm |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Kubota U10, Kubota U20. 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 U20 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
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 U10 and the Kubota U20?
The Kubota U20 has 6kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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