Head to head
Kubota U20 vs Skyjack SJIII 3219
The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator. The Skyjack SJIII 3219 is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U20 | Skyjack SJIII 3219 | |
|---|---|---|
| Machine weight | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) | 1,312 kg |
| Engine power | 13.5kW / 19hp | - |
| Max dig depth | 2,540mm | - |
| Max width | 1,500mm | - |
| Travel speed | 2.2 / 4.2km/h | - |
| Raised platform height | - | 5.79 m |
| Working height | - | 7.79 m |
| Platform capacity | - | 227 kg |
| Overall width | - | 0.81 m |
Sources: Kubota U20, Skyjack SJIII 3219. 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 SJIII 3219 if...
The Skyjack SJIII 3219 is a narrow electric scissor lift in the same heavily hired UK indoor access class as the Genie GS-1932 and JLG 1930ES. Skyjack markets the SJIII range on simplified hydraulics and a smaller parts count than some competitors, which UK hire companies value for keeping fleet maintenance costs down. It is a common sight on retail fit-out and warehouse maintenance jobs where a machine needs to pass through a standard doorway.
Listed by
- Premier Plant Hire - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U20 and the Skyjack SJIII 3219?
The Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator; the Skyjack SJIII 3219 is a a narrow electric slab scissor lift for indoor access work.
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