Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Kubota KX030-4
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,940kg and has 25kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,940kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 25kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 2790 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 17.7 kw |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2870 mm |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Kubota KX030-4. 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 5,940kg
- you want one that has 25kW more power
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 KX030-4 if...
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,940kg and has 25kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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