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Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Kubota KX019-4

The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,950kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX75US-5
Hitachi ZX75US-5
Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX75US-5Kubota KX019-4
Operating weight8730kg (19,244lb)1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy
Engine power42.4kW (56.9hp)-
Max digging depth4.61m (15'1")-
Dig depth-2,580mm maximum
Maximum reach-4,070mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,950kg

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.

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Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Kubota KX019-4?

The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,950kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.

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