Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Kubota U20
The JCB 35Z-1 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | - |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Kubota U20. 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 has 5kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 35Z-1 and the Kubota U20?
The JCB 35Z-1 has 5kW more power. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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