Kubota U35-4 weight and specsMini excavator
The Kubota U35-4 mini excavator has an operating weight of 8,129 lb (3,687 kg). For transport it is 15 ft 7 in long, 5 ft 7 in wide and 8 ft 1 in high.
From the manufacturer’s spec sheet- Operating weight
- 8,129 lb3,687 kg3.69 t
- Engine power
- 23.9 hp (17.8 kW)
- Max dig depth
- 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m)
- Tail swing
- Reduced (compact radius)
8,129lb 3,687kg 3.69t
4.06 US tons, 3.69 metric tonnes
- Transport L × W × H
- 15 ft 7 in × 5 ft 7 in × 8 ft 1 in
- Data source
- Manufacturer spec sheet
- Last checked
- October 6, 2026
Hauling the U35-4
Plan for a trailer payload above 8,129 lb plus buckets and attachments. Loaded height is about 13 ft 1 in on a 60 in flatbed deck and 11 ft 5 in on a 40 in step deck. Check truck and container options.
Full specifications
| Operating weight | 8,129 lb (3,687 kg) |
|---|---|
| Ground pressure | 4.89 psi (33.7 kPa) |
| Length | 15 ft 7 in (4.75 m) |
|---|---|
| Width | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 1 in (2.47 m) |
| Track shoe width | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
| Engine | Kubota D1703M-DI-E4 |
|---|---|
| Power (as published) | 23.9 hp (17.8 kW) |
| Max dig depth | 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) |
|---|---|
| Max reach at ground | 16 ft 11 in (5.16 m) |
| Bucket breakout force | 7,924 lbf (35.2 kN) |
| Tail swing | Reduced (compact radius) |
How it compares
The Kubota U35-4 next to the closest mini excavators by weight. Select a column to sort.
| Takeuchi TB235-2 | 7,418 lb3,365 kg3.36 t | 5 ft 2 in | 8 ft 3 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat E35 | 7,659–7,893 lb3,474–3,580 kg3.47–3.58 t | 5 ft 10 in | 8 ft |
| John Deere 35G | 7,760 lb3,520 kg3.52 t | 5 ft 9 in | 8 ft 2 in |
| Yanmar ViO35-6A | 7,905 lb3,586 kg3.59 t | 5 ft 8 in | – |
| Kubota U35-4 | 8,129 lb3,687 kg3.69 t | 5 ft 7 in | 8 ft 1 in |
| SANY SY35U | 8,223 lb3,730 kg3.73 t | 5 ft 8 in | 8 ft 5 in |
| XCMG XE35U | 9,039 lb4,100 kg4.1 t | – | – |
| Caterpillar 303.5 CR | 9,239 lb4,191 kg4.19 t | 5 ft 10 in | 8 ft 2 in |
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Common questions
How much does the Kubota U35-4 weigh?
Operating weight: 8,129 lb (3,687 kg). Buckets, attachments and options add weight, so check the serial plate.
How big is the Kubota U35-4?
Transport length 15 ft 7 in, transport width 5 ft 7 in, transport height 8 ft 1 in.
What trailer do I need to haul a Kubota U35-4?
One with a payload rating above 8,129 lb plus the weight of any buckets and attachments. At 8 ft 1 in tall it stays under 13 ft 6 in on a typical 60 in flatbed deck.
Do I need a CDL to haul a Kubota U35-4?
Not necessarily. A Class A CDL is required for commercial driving when the combined GVWR is 26,001 lb or more and the trailer is rated over 10,000 lb. A 8,129 lb machine can often go on a trailer rated 10,000 lb or less, but check the trailer’s rating and your state’s rules.
Sources and verification
Checked October 6, 2026 against:
- U35-4 Mini-Excavator | Kubota CanadaManufacturer
- U35-4 Series | Kubota CanadaManufacturer
- Kubota U35-4 brochure (Kubota USA)Manufacturer
- Kubota 2026 Construction Full Product Line brochure (Kubota USA)Manufacturer
Weights change with cab, counterweight, tracks and attachments. The serial plate on the machine is the final word. Report a correction.