Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Liebherr L556 XPower
The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes. The Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with xpower power-split driveline.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Liebherr L556 XPower | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 19,600 - 21,600 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Tipping load | - | 9,300 - 13,750 kg |
| Bucket capacity | - | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | - | 183 kW / 249 HP |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Liebherr L556 XPower. 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 L556 XPower if...
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Liebherr L556 XPower?
The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline.
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