Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Kubota K008-5
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,825kg and has 66kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,825kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 66kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 975kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 7.6kW |
| Dig depth | - | 1,720mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,825kg
- you want one that has 66kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Kubota K008-5?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,825kg and has 66kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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