Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Kubota U50-5
The Kubota U50-5 has 33kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,575kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U50-5 has 33kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 3,575kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 4,775kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 40.4kW |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3,370mm |
Sources: Kubota U10, Kubota U50-5. 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 U50-5 if...
- you want one that has 33kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,575kg
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Kubota U50-5?
The Kubota U50-5 has 33kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,575kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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