Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Kubota U20
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 29kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 29kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | - |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Kubota U20. 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 29kW 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
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Kubota U20?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 29kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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