Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Kubota KX015-4
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,330kg and has 64kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,330kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 64kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Kubota KX015-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | up to 1470kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Dig depth | - | 2250mm |
| Width | - | 990mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Kubota KX015-4. 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 12,330kg
- you want one that has 64kW 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 KX015-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Kubota KX015-4?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,330kg and has 64kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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