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Comacchio GEO 900 vs Kubota U36-4

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Comacchio GEO 900
Comacchio GEO 900 - image: Comacchio
Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Specifications side by side

Comacchio GEO 900Kubota U36-4
Engine power126-180kW (169-240hp)17.8 kw
Weight16-18 tonnes-
Torque range1,300-1,520 daNm-
Feed stroke4,000-7,000mm-
Operating weight-3755 kg
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1700 mm

Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Kubota U36-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...

A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Kubota U36-4?

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

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