Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota KX018-4
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | up to 1720kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
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 KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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