Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Kubota U27-4
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,140kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,140kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Kubota U27-4. 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 6,140kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,140kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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