Head to head
Kubota U10-5 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 digs 1.61m (5.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 1.61m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10-5 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | 1800mm | 3410 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 3755 kg |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.8 kw |
Sources: Kubota U10-5, Kubota U36-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10-5 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. In this size it digs to 1800mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that digs 1.61m (5.5ft) deeper
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 U10-5 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 digs 1.61m (5.5ft) deeper. The Kubota U10-5 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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