Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota K008-5
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114,725kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114,725kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 975kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota K008-5. 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 114,725kg
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 K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota K008-5?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114,725kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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