Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,950kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,950kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (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.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
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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