Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Kubota U36-4
The Kubota U36-4 is 15cm wider and is the bigger machine by 268kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Kubota U36-4 is 15cm wider.
- Operating weight: the Kubota U36-4 is the bigger machine by 268kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Kubota U36-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 3755 kg |
| Width | 1,550 mm | 1700 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 | - | 3410 mm |
| Engine power | - | 17.8 kw |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Kubota U36-4. 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.
Listed by
- Plant Sales Northern Ireland | P & A Plant Sales - Ballynahinch
Buy or hire the U36-4 if...
- you want one that is 15cm wider
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 268kg
A zero-tail swing digger for builders, utility firms and hire fleets working beside walls, fences and live traffic. Common for trenching, foundations and drainage on urban sites.
Full U36-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Kubota U36-4?
The Kubota U36-4 is 15cm wider and is the bigger machine by 268kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Kubota U36-4 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tail swing compact excavator.
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