Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota U17-3a
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 1,700kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.3kW |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota U17-3a. 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 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 U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 114 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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