Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 1,954kg and is 41cm (1.5ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 1,954kg.
- Width: the Kubota KX060-5 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 5441 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | 1960 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 | - | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | - | 47.6 kw |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Kubota KX060-5. 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.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,954kg
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) wider
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 1,954kg and is 41cm (1.5ft) wider. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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