Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,555kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,555kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 3755 kg |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 17.8 kw |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3410 mm |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: Kubota U10, Kubota U36-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,555kg
- 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 U10 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,555kg and has 10kW more power. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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