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Kubota U36-4 vs Manitou MT 625 H

The Manitou MT 625 H has 38kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited
Manitou MT 625 H
Manitou MT 625 H - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota U36-4Manitou MT 625 H
Engine power17.8 kw75 hp (55.40 kW)
Operating weight3755 kg-
Dig depth3410 mm-
Width1700 mm-
Maximum lift capacity-5,512 lb
Maximum lift height-19 ft 2 in
Maximum forward reach-11 ft 2 in

Sources: Kubota U36-4, Manitou MT 625 H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the U36-4 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.

Full U36-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...

  • you want one that has 38kW 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota U36-4 and the Manitou MT 625 H?

The Manitou MT 625 H has 38kW more power. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.

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