Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Kubota U20
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 29kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 29kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Kubota U20. 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 has 29kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Kubota U20?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 29kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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