Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 35Z-1
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,144kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,144kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 3556 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
| Engine power | - | 18.4 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 35Z-1. 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 112,144kg
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 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 35Z-1?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,144kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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