Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Kubota KX080-4a
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 4,753kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 4,753kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Kubota KX080-4a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 8240kg |
| 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 | - |
| Engine power | - | 63.2PS |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Kubota KX080-4a. 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 KX080-4a if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,753kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.2 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Kubota KX080-4a?
The Kubota KX080-4a is the bigger machine by 4,753kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Kubota KX080-4a is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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