Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs Kubota U20
The Bobcat E35z has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Bobcat E35z has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, Kubota U20. 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 has 5kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Kubota U20?
The Bobcat E35z has 5kW more power. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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