Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,650kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,650kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Kubota KX019-4. 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 6,650kg
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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,650kg. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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