Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,020kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,020kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,580mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Kubota KX019-4. 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 12,020kg
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,020kg. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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