Head to head
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z vs Kubota U27-4
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 95kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026


Key differences
- Operating weight: the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 95kg.
Specifications side by side
| HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2685 kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine power | 18.5 kW | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.06 cubic meter | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z, Kubota U27-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HX25A Z if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 95kg
A zero tailswing 2.5 tonne digger for landscaping, drainage and building work close to walls and fences. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a compact machine still needs to dig a full-depth trench.
Full HX25A Z specifications →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 HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z and the Kubota U27-4?
The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is the bigger machine by 95kg. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is a 2.5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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