Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,540kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,540kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,540kg
A general-purpose mini digger for landscaping, utilities and small groundworks contractors who need to work in gardens, driveways and other access-restricted sites. Its zero tail swing lets it turn on the spot without swinging into fences or walls.
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 ZX33U-6 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 1,540kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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