Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Kubota U50-5
The Kubota U50-5 has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota U50-5 has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 40.4kW |
| 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 | - | 4,775kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3,370mm |
Sources: Kubota U20, Kubota U50-5. 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 U50-5 if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
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 U20 and the Kubota U50-5?
The Kubota U50-5 has 27kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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