Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,220kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,220kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Kubota KX019-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 13,220kg
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,220kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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