Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota U50-5
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,925kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,925kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 4,775kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3,370mm |
| Engine power | - | 40.4kW |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota U50-5. 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 110,925kg
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 U50-5 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota U50-5?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110,925kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota U50-5 is a 4.8 tonne mini excavator.
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