Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Manitou MT 625 H
The Manitou MT 625 H has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 45kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Manitou MT 625 H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 75 hp (55.40 kW) |
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 5,512 lb |
| Maximum lift height | - | 19 ft 2 in |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 11 ft 2 in |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Manitou MT 625 H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 45kW more power
The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U17-3a and the Manitou MT 625 H?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 45kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.
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