Head to head
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Kubota U27-4
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 730kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 730kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX33U-6, Kubota U27-4. 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 730kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is the bigger machine by 730kg. The Hitachi ZX33U-6 is a 3.3-3.7 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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