Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Kubota U10
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 2,356kg and has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 2,356kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Kubota U10. 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 is the bigger machine by 2,356kg
- you want one that has 11kW more power
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Kubota U10?
The JCB 35Z-1 is the bigger machine by 2,356kg and has 11kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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