Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,080kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,080kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | up to 1720kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Kubota KX018-4. 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 12,080kg
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 KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,080kg. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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