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Hamm HD 12i VV vs Kubota U36-4

The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,060kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hamm HD 12i VVKubota U36-4
Operating weight2,695 kg3755 kg
Drum width1,200 mm-
Maximum working width1,250 mm-
Power ISO 1439624.6 kW-
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1700 mm
Engine power-17.8 kw

Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Kubota U36-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

Full HD 12i VV specifications →

Buy or hire the U36-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,060kg

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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Kubota U36-4?

The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,060kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

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