Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Kubota U20
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | - |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Kubota U20. 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 5kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Kubota U20?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 has 5kW more power. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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