Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota KX080-4a
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107,460kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107,460kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota KX080-4a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 8240kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 63.2PS |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota KX080-4a. 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 107,460kg
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 KX080-4a if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota KX080-4a?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107,460kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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