Head to head
Kubota U17-3a vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,055kg and has 7kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,055kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota U36-4 has 7kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 95cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U17-3a | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,700kg | 3755 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,460mm | 3410 mm |
| Engine power | 11.3kW | 17.8 kw |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
Sources: Kubota U17-3a, Kubota U36-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,055kg
- you want one that has 7kW more power
- you want one that digs 95cm (3ft) 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 U17-3a and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 2,055kg and has 7kW more power. The Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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