Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota U36-4
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,945kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,945kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 3755 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.8 kw |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota U36-4. 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 111,945kg
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 U36-4 if...
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota U36-4?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 111,945kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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