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Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota KX080-4a

The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 107,460kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

352F
Caterpillar 352F
Kubota KX080-4a
Kubota KX080-4a - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Caterpillar 352FKubota KX080-4a
Operating weight115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes)8240kg
EngineCat C13 ACERT, 417hp net-
Fuel capacity190 US gallons-
Max travel speed2.9mph-
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.

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Full 352F specifications →

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.

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Full KX080-4a specifications →

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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