Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 199kg. The JCB 35Z-1 has 1kW more power and digs 7cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 199kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 35Z-1 has 1kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 35Z-1 digs 7cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 3755 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 3410 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 17.8 kw |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Kubota U36-4. 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 has 1kW more power
- you want one that digs 7cm 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 U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 199kg
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 JCB 35Z-1 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 199kg. The JCB 35Z-1 has 1kW more power and digs 7cm deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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