Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota K008-3
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114,720kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114,720kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 980kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 10.2PS |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota K008-3. 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 114,720kg
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 K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota K008-3?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114,720kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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