Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Kubota KX019-4
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,707kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,707kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Width | 1,550 mm | - |
| Rated power ISO 9249 | 21.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net) | - |
| Fuel tank | 42.0 L | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Kubota KX019-4. 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 the bigger machine by 1,707kg
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 1,707kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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