Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Kubota K008-3
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 7,450kg and has 35kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 7,450kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 35kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Kubota K008-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 980kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 10.2PS |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Kubota K008-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,450kg
- you want one that has 35kW more power
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the K008-3 if...
A micro digger. At 980kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. It is light enough to move on a small braked plant trailer.
Listed by
- South East Plant Hire Ltd - Dartford, Eynsford
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Kubota K008-3?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 7,450kg and has 35kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota K008-3 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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