Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Kubota U50-5
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,185kg and digs 55cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,185kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U50-5 digs 55cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 4,775kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 3,370mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Engine power | - | 40.4kW |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Kubota U50-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the U50-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,185kg
- you want one that digs 55cm (2ft) deeper
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 U27-4 and the Kubota U50-5?
The Kubota U50-5 is the bigger machine by 2,185kg and digs 55cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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