Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,575kg and has 22kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,575kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 22kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 4775kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 40.5PS |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
Sources: Kubota U10, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,575kg
- you want one that has 22kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 3,575kg and has 22kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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