Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs Kubota U27-4
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 909kg and digs 30cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 909kg.
- Dig depth: the Bobcat E35z digs 30cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, Kubota U27-4. 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 909kg
- you want one that digs 30cm deeper
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 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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Kubota U27-4?
The Bobcat E35z is the bigger machine by 909kg and digs 30cm deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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