Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Kubota U55-4
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Kubota U55-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 5400kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 46PS |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Kubota U55-4. 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 110.3 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 U55-4 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Yorkshire Plant Sales - Wakefield, Leeds
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Kubota U55-4?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 110.3 tonnes. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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