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Bobcat E35z vs Kubota K008-3

The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 2,519kg and has 11kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Kubota K008-3
Kubota K008-3 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zKubota K008-3
Operating weight3499 kg980kg
Engine power18.2 kW10.2PS
Dig depth3117 mm-

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Kubota K008-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E35z if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,519kg
  • you want one that has 11kW more power

A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.

Full E35z specifications →

Buy or hire the K008-3 if...

A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.

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Full K008-3 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Kubota K008-3?

The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 2,519kg and has 11kW more power. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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