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Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota KX060-5

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,259kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Caterpillar 352F
Caterpillar 352F - image: Peterson Cat
Kubota KX060-5
Kubota KX060-5 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FKubota KX060-5
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)5441 kg
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
Dig depth-3875 mm
Width-1960 mm
Engine power-47.6 kw

Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota KX060-5. 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 110,259kg

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 KX060-5 if...

A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.

Full KX060-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota KX060-5?

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,259kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.

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