Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Kubota KX027-4
The JCB 35Z-1 digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Kubota KX027-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 2740mm |
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | - |
| Width | - | 1400mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Kubota KX027-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
- you want one that digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the KX027-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 2740mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Kubota KX027-4?
The JCB 35Z-1 digs 74cm (2.5ft) deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX027-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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