Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
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 KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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