Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Kubota KX016-4
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 95kW more power and is the bigger machine by 13,460kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 95kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,460kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Kubota KX016-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | up to 1540kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 2250mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Width | - | 1240mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Kubota KX016-4. 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 has 95kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,460kg
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 KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Kubota KX016-4?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 95kW more power and is the bigger machine by 13,460kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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