Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Kubota KX018-4
The Hitachi 33U is 25cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Hitachi 33U is 25cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | up to 1720kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | 1300mm |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2380mm |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 33U if...
- you want one that is 25cm wider
A compact tracked excavator from Hitachi's smaller size class, used for groundworks, drainage and landscaping jobs too tight for a larger machine. It is bought and sold through the used plant market rather than as a current Hitachi catalogue model.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Hitachi 33U is 25cm wider. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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