Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Manitou MT 625 H
The Manitou MT 625 H has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Manitou MT 625 H has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Manitou MT 625 H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | 75 hp (55.40 kW) |
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 5,512 lb |
| Maximum lift height | - | 19 ft 2 in |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 11 ft 2 in |
Sources: Kubota U20, Manitou MT 625 H. 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 MT 625 H if...
- you want one that has 42kW 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 U20 and the Manitou MT 625 H?
The Manitou MT 625 H has 42kW more power. The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.
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