Head to head
Kubota K008-3 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,775kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,775kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota K008-3 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 980kg | 3755 kg |
| Engine power | 10.2PS | 17.8 kw |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: Kubota K008-3, Kubota U36-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,775kg
- you want one that has 10kW more power
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 Kubota K008-3 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,775kg and has 10kW more power. The Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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