Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,445kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,445kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | - |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,445kg
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 U17-3a and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,445kg. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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