Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota U10
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114.5 tonnes.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114.5 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Engine power | - | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota U10. 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 114.5 tonnes
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota U10?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114.5 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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