Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Kubota U27-4
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,840kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,840kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Kubota U27-4. 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 5,840kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,840kg. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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