Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Cormidi C85
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 115,134kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 115,134kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Cormidi C85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 566kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Load capacity | - | 800kg |
| Dimensions | - | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high |
| Skip capacity | - | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m |
| Travel speed | - | 5.5km/h |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Cormidi C85. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 115,134kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Cormidi C85?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 115,134kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper.
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