Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Kubota KX71-3. 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 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 ZX33U-6 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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