Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Kubota U27-4
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 897kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 897kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| 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 | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Kubota U27-4. 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 897kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Kubota U27-4?
The Hitachi 33U is the bigger machine by 897kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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