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Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Kubota KX037-4

The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 25kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX85USB-6
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 - image: Barnes Plant Sales Ltd
Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX85USB-6Kubota KX037-4
Operating weight8,430 - 9,060kg3518 kg
Dig depth3,910 - 4,510mm3410 mm
Engine power42.4kW17.8 kw
Width-1550 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Kubota KX037-4. 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 has 25kW 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.

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Full ZX85USB-6 specifications →

Buy or hire the KX037-4 if...

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Kubota KX037-4?

The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 25kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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