Bobcat E35 vs Kubota U35-4

The Kubota U35-4 is the heavier machine, at 3.83 t against 3.59 t, and the Bobcat E35 has more power (25 kW against 17.8 kW).

The Bobcat E35 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, bigger fuel tank, faster, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Bobcat E35 and the Kubota U35-4 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Bobcat E35
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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 E35	Kubota U35-4
Operating weight	3,587 kg	3,830 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	25 kW+35%	18.5 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better	3.117 m+5%	2.97 m
Max digging reachHigher is better	5.351 m+1%	5.272 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better	3.437 m+2%	3.37 m
Fuel tankHigher is better	52 L+16%	45 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	4.7 km/h+2%	4.6 km/h
Overall height (to top of cab)Lower is better	2.443 m+1%	2.47 m
Overall length	4.823 m	4.75 m

All specifications

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FigureBobcat E35 Kubota U35-4

Dimensions

Overall length4.823 mStandard arm; 4,832 mm long arm (H*)4.75 mTransport

Track length2.074 m2.09 mCrawler length

Track length on ground1.647 mNot published

Swing centre to blade1.528 mNot published

Swing centre to front (transport)3.787 mStandard arm; 3,796 mm long arm (F*)Not published

Overall height (to top of cab)2.443 m2.47 mCanopy model 2.48 m

Engine cover height1.557 mNot published

Ground clearance, counterweight0.54 mNot published

Blade height0.324 m0.34 m

Track lug height0.025 mNot published

Blade width1.75 m1.7 m

Shoe width0.3 mRubber track0.295 mRubber track

Boom swing offset, left0.575 mNot published

Boom swing offset, right0.795 mNot published

Min front swing radius1.788 mNot published

Tail swing radius0.875 mNot published

Working width at max right-hand rotation1.982 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 reach5.351 mStandard arm; 5,633 mm long arm (B*)5.272 m

Max reach at ground level5.23 mStandard arm; 5,520 mm long arm (C*)5.165 m

Max digging depth3.117 mStandard arm2.97 m

Max digging depth, long arm3.417 mNot published

Max digging height4.804 mStandard arm; 4,985 mm long arm (H*)4.844 m

Max dumping height3.437 mStandard arm; 3,618 mm long arm (I*)3.37 m

Max vertical wall digging depth2.136 mStandard arm; 2,414 mm long arm (J*)2.013 m

Max height of working equipment, dipperstick retracted3.708 mNot published

Max working equipment radius, boom at max height, dipperstick retracted2.267 m2,324 mm long arm (D*)Not published

Max blade height0.382 mAbove groundNot published

Max blade depth0.456 mBelow groundNot published

Bucket rotation185°Not published

Bucket digging force31 kN2,810 kgfMax. breakout force, bucket

Arm digging force20 kN1,920 kgfMax. breakout force, arm

Max drawbar pull34 kNNot published

Swing speed8.6 rpm8.5rpm

Boom swing, left75°Not published

Boom swing, right55°Not published

Travel speed (high)4.7 km/h4.6 km/h

Travel speed (low)2.6 km/h3 km/h

Bucket capacity0.1 m³Not published

Max traction forceNot published2,760 kgf

Boom swing angle, leftNot published70°

Boom swing angle, rightNot published48°

Weight

Operating weight3,587 kg3,830 kgCab model, rubber tracks

Ground pressure32.7 kPaNot published

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

Engine

Engine modelDoosan 1.8 L BobcatKubota D1703M-DI-E4

EmissionsTier 4Tier 4 compliant

Cylinders33

Displacement1.8 L1.6 L

Gross power25 kW (33.5 hp)SAE J199518.5 kW (24.8 hp)SAE J1995, at 2,200 rpm

Max torque111 NmSAE J1995Not published

Net powerNot published17.8 kW (23.9 hp)SAE J1349, at 2,200 rpm

Engine oilNot published5.3 L

Hydraulics

Pump flow101 L/min39.6 L/min x 2 + 20.9 L/min x 1Hydraulic pump capacity

Auxiliary circuit flow64 L/minNot published

Auxiliary circuit relief206 barNot published

Auxiliary flow (AUX1)Not published60 L/min

Hydraulic tankNot published36 L

Service capacities

Fuel tank52 L45 L

Hydraulic system, with tank39.7 L61 L

Cooling system8 LNot published

Engine oil, with filter5.2 LNot published

Sources: Bobcat E35 (33 hp) Compact Excavator Specifications B-1991-EN (04/21), 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 E35Kubota U35-4Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Bobcat E35 vs Kubota U35-4: questions

Which is bigger, the Bobcat E35 or Kubota U35-4?

By operating weight the Kubota U35-4 is the biggest at 3.83 t, then the Bobcat E35 at 3.59 t.

Which has more power, the Bobcat E35 or Kubota U35-4?

The Bobcat E35: Bobcat E35 25 kW (33.5 hp), Kubota U35-4 18.5 kW (24.8 hp) (gross power), a 35% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Bobcat E35 or Kubota U35-4?

The Bobcat E35: Bobcat E35 3.117 m, Kubota U35-4 2.97 m (max digging depth), a 5% difference.

Which reaches further, the Bobcat E35 or Kubota U35-4?

The Bobcat E35: Bobcat E35 5.351 m, Kubota U35-4 5.272 m (max digging reach), a 1% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Bobcat E35 or Kubota U35-4?

The Bobcat E35: Bobcat E35 52 L, Kubota U35-4 45 L (fuel tank), a 16% 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.