Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Kubota U20
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 61kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 61kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Kubota U20. 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 61kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Kubota U20?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 61kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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