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Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Kubota KX037-4

The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 56kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135USB-7
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135USB-7Kubota KX037-4
Operating weight13,800 - 16,000kg3518 kg
Engine power74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249)17.8 kw
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1550 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Kubota KX037-4. 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 has 56kW 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.

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Full ZX135USB-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Kubota KX037-4?

The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 56kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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