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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Kubota U36-4

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,936kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Case Construction Equipment 221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F - image: Sonsray Machinery
Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FKubota U36-4
Operating weight5,691kg3755 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)17.8 kw
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1700 mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Kubota U36-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 37kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,936kg

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

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 →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Kubota U36-4?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 37kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,936kg. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

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