Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota KX71-3
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,150kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,150kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota KX71-3. 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 109,150kg
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 KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 109,150kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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