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Hydrema 912F vs Kubota U36-4

The Hydrema 912F has 90kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hydrema 912F
Hydrema 912F - image: Nixon Hire
Kubota U36-4
Kubota U36-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hydrema 912FKubota U36-4
Engine power108kW (147hp)17.8 kw
Unladen weight7,270kg-
Payload10,000kg-
Operating weight-3755 kg
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1700 mm

Sources: Hydrema 912F, Kubota U36-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 912F if...

  • you want one that has 90kW more power

A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.

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Full 912F specifications →

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 Hydrema 912F and the Kubota U36-4?

The Hydrema 912F has 90kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.

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