Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 has 16kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U48-4 has 16kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 40.5PS |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Operating weight | - | 4775kg |
Sources: Kubota U20, Kubota U48-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the U48-4 if...
- you want one that has 16kW 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 U20 and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 has 16kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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