Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,945kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,945kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 7,145kg |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Kubota U10, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,945kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,945kg. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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