Model against model
Hitachi ZX33U-6 vs Kubota U50-5
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Hitachi ZX33U-6 | Kubota U50-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3,320 - 3,720kg | 4,775kg |
| Dig depth | 2,790 - 3,130mm | 3,370mm |
| Engine power | 18.8kW | 40.4kW |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Hitachi ZX33U-6 figures and full Kubota U50-5 figures.
Choose 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.
Full specifications →Choose the U50-5 if...
A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX33U-6 and the Kubota U50-5?
Hitachi ZX33U-6: 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. Kubota U50-5: A mid-size mini excavator for groundworkers who need more reach and dig depth than the smaller Kubota models while still keeping a compact machine for site access. Suits drainage, footings and utility trenching.
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