Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 47.6 kw |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Kubota KX060-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX33U-6 if...
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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 29kW more power
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Kubota KX060-5 has 29kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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