Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,289kg. The Kubota KX060-5 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,289kg.
- Engine power: the Kubota KX060-5 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 47.6 kw |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Kubota KX060-5. 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 3,289kg
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 KX060-5 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,289kg. The Kubota KX060-5 has 5kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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