Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Manitou MT933
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,555kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,555kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | - |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Manitou MT933. 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 MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,555kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U27-4 and the Manitou MT933?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 4,555kg. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.