Head to head
Komatsu PC360LC-11 vs Kubota U17-3a
The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 34.1 tonnes and digs 5.72m (19ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 34.1 tonnes.
- Dig depth: the Komatsu PC360LC-11 digs 5.72m (19ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC360LC-11 | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 35,800 to 36,900kg | 1,700kg |
| Dig depth | 8.18m | 2,460mm |
| Engine power | - | 11.3kW |
Sources: Komatsu PC360LC-11, Kubota U17-3a. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PC360LC-11 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 34.1 tonnes
- you want one that digs 5.72m (19ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 35.8 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 8.18m.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Buy or hire the U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC360LC-11 and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 34.1 tonnes and digs 5.72m (19ft) deeper. The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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