Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs JCB 525-60
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,210kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,210kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | JCB 525-60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 5490 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Max. Lift Capacity | - | 2500 kg |
| Max. Lift Height | - | 6 m |
| Max. Reach | - | 3.06 m |
| Engine power | - | 55 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, JCB 525-60. 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 110,210kg
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 525-60 if...
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the JCB 525-60?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,210kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler.
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