Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Kubota U17-3a
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,030kg and has 31kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,030kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 31kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Kubota U17-3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 1,700kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 11.3kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,460mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Kubota U17-3a. 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 7,030kg
- you want one that has 31kW 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 U17-3a if...
A step up from a micro excavator for landscaping and groundworks contractors who need more dig depth and breakout force while still fitting through a standard gate or gap. Common on garden and small drainage jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Beaver Tool Hire - Isleworth, Twickenham
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Kubota U17-3a?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,030kg and has 31kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Kubota U17-3a is a 1.7 tonne mini excavator.
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