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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Kubota KX030-4

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 87kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7 - image: Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kubota KX030-4
Kubota KX030-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Kubota KX030-4
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg2790 kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)17.7 kw
Dig depth-2870 mm
Width-1500 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Kubota KX030-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

  • you want one that has 87kW more power

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Full ZX135W-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX030-4 if...

A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.

Full KX030-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Kubota KX030-4?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 87kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.

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