Head to head
Kubota U27-4 vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,165kg and digs 59cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,165kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota U36-4 digs 59cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U27-4 | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant | 3755 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,820mm maximum | 3410 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,740mm | - |
| Width | - | 1700 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.8 kw |
Sources: Kubota U27-4, Kubota U36-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,165kg
- you want one that digs 59cm (2ft) 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 U27-4 and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 1,165kg and digs 59cm (2ft) deeper. The Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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