Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Kubota K008-5
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 14,025kg and has 97kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 14,025kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 97kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Kubota K008-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 975kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 1,720mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 7.6kW |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Kubota K008-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,025kg
- you want one that has 97kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the K008-5 if...
The smallest class of digger, used by landscapers and utility contractors for work inside buildings, through standard doorways or in back gardens where nothing larger will fit. Its retractable undercarriage narrows it further for tight access.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Kubota K008-5?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 14,025kg and has 97kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Kubota K008-5 is a 0.8 tonne micro excavator.
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