Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Kubota U10
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 11kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 11kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Kubota U10. 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 has 11kW more power
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Kubota U10?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 11kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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