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Hitachi 33U vs Kubota KX037-4

The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 31kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi 33U
Hitachi 33U - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia
Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi 33UKubota KX037-4
Operating weight3,487 kg3518 kg
Width1,550 mm1550 mm
Rated power ISO 924921.2 kW (28.4 HP) at 2,400 min-1 (rpm) (net)-
Fuel tank42.0 L-
Dig depth-3410 mm
Engine power-17.8 kw

Sources: Hitachi 33U, Kubota KX037-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 33U if...

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.

Full 33U specifications →

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 31kg

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Kubota KX037-4?

The Kubota KX037-4 is the bigger machine by 31kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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