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Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota KX030-4

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,910kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FKubota KX030-4
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)2790 kg
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Dig depth-2870 mm
Width-1500 mm
Engine power-17.7 kw

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota KX030-4. 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 112,910kg

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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Full 352F specifications →

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota KX030-4?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 112,910kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.

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