Head to head
Komatsu PC360LC-11 vs Kubota U27-4
The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 33,210kg and digs 5.36m (17.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 33,210kg.
- Dig depth: the Komatsu PC360LC-11 digs 5.36m (17.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Komatsu PC360LC-11 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 35,800 to 36,900kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 8.18m | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Komatsu PC360LC-11, Kubota U27-4. 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 33,210kg
- you want one that digs 5.36m (17.5ft) 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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Komatsu PC360LC-11 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 33,210kg and digs 5.36m (17.5ft) deeper. The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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