Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | up to 1720kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2380mm |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Kubota KX018-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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