Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Kubota KX71-3. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
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
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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