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Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota KX019-4

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,920kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

352F
Caterpillar 352F
Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FKubota KX019-4
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Dig depth-2,580mm maximum
Maximum reach-4,070mm

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota KX019-4. 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 113,920kg

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.

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Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota KX019-4?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,920kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.

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