Head to head
Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Kubota U10
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 97kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 97kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135W-7 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,500 - 15,900kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249) | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Kubota U10. 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 97kW 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Kubota U10?
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 97kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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