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Bobcat E35z vs Kubota KX030-4

The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 709kg and digs 25cm deeper.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Bobcat E35z
Bobcat E35z - image: Bobcat
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E35zKubota KX030-4
Operating weight3499 kg2790 kg
Dig depth3117 mm2870 mm
Engine power18.2 kW17.7 kw
Width-1500 mm

Sources: Bobcat E35z, Kubota KX030-4. 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 709kg
  • you want one that digs 25cm deeper
  • you want one that has 1kW 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 KX030-4 if...

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Kubota KX030-4?

The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 709kg and digs 25cm deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.

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