Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Kubota U10-3
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 98kW more power and is the bigger machine by 13,880kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 98kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,880kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Kubota U10-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 1120kg |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 10.2PS |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Kubota U10-3. 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 98kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,880kg
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 U10-3 if...
A micro digger. At 1,120kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Kubota U10-3?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 98kW more power and is the bigger machine by 13,880kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Kubota U10-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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