Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Kubota U10
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,530kg and has 35kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,530kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 35kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Kubota U10. 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 7,530kg
- you want one that has 35kW 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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Kubota U10?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,530kg and has 35kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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