Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,885kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 1,885kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 47.6 kw |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Kubota KX060-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 29kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,885kg
- you want one that digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power and is the bigger machine by 1,885kg. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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