Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota U27-4
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,110kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,110kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota U27-4. 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 113,110kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota U27-4?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 113,110kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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