Head to head
Hitachi 33U vs Kubota U48-4
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 1,288kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 1,288kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi 33U | Kubota U48-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,487 kg | 4775kg |
| 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 | - | 40.5PS |
Sources: Hitachi 33U, Kubota U48-4. 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 U48-4 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,288kg
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.
Listed by
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi 33U and the Kubota U48-4?
The Kubota U48-4 is the bigger machine by 1,288kg. The Hitachi 33U is a mini excavator, approximately 3 tonne class; the Kubota U48-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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