Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 2,180kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 2,180kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Kubota KX71-3. 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 2,180kg
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 KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 2,180kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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