Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Kubota U27-4
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,390kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,390kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Kubota U10, Kubota U27-4. 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 U27-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,390kg
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 U10 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Kubota U27-4 is the bigger machine by 1,390kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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