Bobcat E20 vs Kubota U35-4

The Kubota U35-4 is the heavier machine, at 3.83 t against 1.93 t, and the Kubota U35-4 has more power (17.8 kW against 9.9 kW).

The Bobcat E20 is ahead on: lower to transport. The Kubota U35-4 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, bigger fuel tank, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E20 and the Kubota U35-4 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Bobcat E20
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Kubota U35-4
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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Bobcat E20	Kubota U35-4
Operating weight	1,930 kg	3,830 kg
Net powerHigher is better	9.9 kW	17.8 kW+80%
Max digging depthHigher is better	2.385 m	2.97 m+25%
Max digging reachHigher is better	4.134 m	5.272 m+28%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	2.566 m	3.37 m+31%
Fuel tankHigher is better	19 L	45 L+137%
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4 km/h	4.6 km/h+15%
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.297 m+7%	2.47 m
Overall length	3.688 m	4.75 m

All specifications

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FigureBobcat E20 Kubota U35-4

Dimensions

Overall length3.688 mOverall length in travel position4.75 mTransport

Track length1.62 mOverall length of track assembly2.09 mCrawler length

Track length on ground1.258 mNot published

Swing centre to blade1.045 mNot published

Swing centre to front (transport)2.882 mNot published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.297 m2.47 mCanopy model 2.48 m

Engine cover height1.138 mNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.419 mNot published

Blade height0.235 m0.34 m

Track lug height0.025 mNot published

Blade width0.98 m1.7 m

Blade width, undercarriage extended1.36 mNot published

Shoe width0.23 mRubber track0.295 mRubber track

Boom swing offset, left0.476 mNot published

Boom swing offset, right0.638 mNot published

Min front swing radius1.19 mNot published

Tail swing radius0.69 mNot published

Working width at max right-hand rotation1.532 mNot published

Working width at max left-hand rotation1.37 mNot published

Min turning radius, without boom swingNot published2.25 m

Min turning radius, with boom swingNot published1.755 m

Min tail turning radiusNot published0.901 m

Overall widthNot published1.7 m

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.29 m

Tumbler distanceNot published1.67 m

Blade lift above groundNot published0.37 m

Blade drop below groundNot published0.37 m

Performance

Max digging reach4.134 m5.272 m

Max reach at ground level4.089 m5.165 m

Max digging depth2.385 mStandard dipperstick2.97 m

Max digging depth, long dipperstick2.565 mNot published

Max vertical wall digging depth1.948 m2.013 m

Max digging height3.573 m4.844 m

Max dumping height2.566 m3.37 m

Max height of working equipment, dipperstick retracted2.564 mNot published

Max working equipment radius, boom at max height, dipperstick retracted1.592 m1,611 mm with long dipperstick (D*)Not published

Max blade height0.22 mAbove groundNot published

Max blade depth0.204 mBelow groundNot published

Bucket rotation196°Not published

Bucket digging force21 kN2,810 kgfMax. breakout force, bucket

Arm digging force10 kN1,920 kgfMax. breakout force, arm

Max drawbar pull19 kNNot published

Swing speed8.4 rpmSlew rate8.5rpm

Boom swing, left80°Not published

Boom swing, right60°Not published

Travel speed (high)4 km/h4.6 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.5 km/h3 km/h

Max traction forceNot published2,760 kgf

Boom swing angle, leftNot published70°

Boom swing angle, rightNot published48°

Weight

Operating weight1,930 kg3,830 kgCab model, rubber tracks

Ground pressure31.10 kPaRubber tracksNot published

Operating weight (canopy)Not published3,690 kgCanopy model, rubber tracks

Engine

Engine modelKubota D722-E2B-BCZ-7Kubota D1703M-DI-E4

Cylinders33

Displacement0.7 L1.6 L

Net power9.9 kW (13 hp)ISO 924917.8 kW (23.9 hp)SAE J1349, at 2,200 rpm

Max torque42 NmNet, ISO 9249Not published

EmissionsNot publishedTier 4 compliant

Gross powerNot published18.5 kW (24.8 hp)SAE J1995, at 2,200 rpm

Engine oilNot published5.3 L

Hydraulics

Pump flow41 L/min39.6 L/min x 2 + 20.9 L/min x 1Hydraulic pump capacity

Auxiliary circuit flow30 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit relief180 barNot published

Max pressure210 - 250 barBoom port relief, base and rod endNot published

Auxiliary flow (AUX1)Not published60 L/min

Hydraulic tankNot published36 L

Service capacities

Fuel tank19 L45 L

Hydraulic system, with tank19 L61 L

Cooling system3.3 LNot published

Engine oil, with filter3.3 LNot published

Sources: Bobcat E20 Excavator Spec Sheet, Bobcat EMEA, 2017-7-5 (AWRH 11001 - AWRH 99999), trade-site copy of the maker sheet · Kubota Australia, U35-4 Mini Excavator product page (specifications table)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E20Kubota U35-4Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E20 vs Kubota U35-4: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E20 or Kubota U35-4?

By operating weight the Kubota U35-4 is the biggest at 3.83 t, then the Bobcat E20 at 1.93 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat E20 or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota U35-4: Bobcat E20 9.9 kW (13 hp), Kubota U35-4 17.8 kW (23.9 hp) (net power), a 80% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E20 or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota U35-4: Bobcat E20 2.385 m, Kubota U35-4 2.97 m (max digging depth), a 25% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E20 or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota U35-4: Bobcat E20 4.134 m, Kubota U35-4 5.272 m (max digging reach), a 28% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E20 or Kubota U35-4?

The Kubota U35-4: Bobcat E20 19 L, Kubota U35-4 45 L (fuel tank), a 137% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.