SPECS / COMPARISON
Kubota U15 vs Hitachi ZX17U-5
A detailed comparison of the Kubota U15 and the Hitachi ZX17U-5. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Kubota U159 kW (12 HP)
Hitachi ZX17U-510 kW (14 HP)
Weight
Kubota U151680 kg (3704 lbs)
Hitachi ZX17U-51719 kg (3790 lbs)
Operating Weight
Kubota U151680 kg (3704 lbs)
Hitachi ZX17U-51719 kg (3790 lbs)
| Specification | Kubota U15 Mini Excavators | Hitachi ZX17U-5 Mini Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mini Excavator | Mini Excavator |
| Weight | 1680 kg (3704 lbs) | 1719 kg (3790 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 9 kW (12 HP) | 10 kW (14 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 232 cm (91 in.) | 219 cm (86 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 232 cm (91 in.) | 219 cm (86 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 246.9 cm (97.2 in.) | — |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 384.0 cm (151.2 in.) | 384.0 cm (151.2 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 192.0 cm (75.6 in.) | — |
| Overall Length | 359.7 cm (141.6 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 15.2 cm (6.0 in.) | 18.3 cm (7.2 in.) |
| Overall Width | 125.0 cm (49.2 in.) | — |
| Engine Make | Kubota | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | D1105 | 3 TNV74F |
| Net Power | 9 kW (12 HP) | 10 kW (14 HP) |
| Gross Power | 9 kw (12.9 hp) | 11.2 kW (15.0 HP) |
| Rated Power | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 15 LPM (4.4 GPM) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | — |
| Operating Weight | 1680 kg (3704 lbs) | 1719 kg (3790 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.2 km (2.6 mph) | 4.3 km (2.7 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 8.7 RPM | 9.4 RPM |
| Cooling Capacity | 2.6 l (0.7 gal) | 3.0 l (0.8 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.8 l (4.7 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 l (1.0 gal) | — |
| Ground Pressure | 25.5 kPa (3.7 psi) | 26.9 kPa (3.9 psi) |
| Displacement | 778.4 cc (48 cu. in.) | 991.4 cc (61 cu. in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 356.6 cm (140.4 in.) | 356.6 cm (140.4 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | 1.998 kg (4405 lbs) | — |
| Max Digging Reach | — | 381.0 cm (150.0 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | — | 70.1 cm (27.6 in.) |
| Min swing radius | — | 1837.9 cm (723.6 in.) |
| Emission | — | Tier 4 Final |
| Auxiliary hydraulic flow | — | 27 LPM (7.9 GPM) |
| Min Travel Speed | — | 2.4 km (1.5 mph) |
| Boom Swing(Left) | — | 70 ° |
| Boom Swing(Right) | — | 50 ° |
| Max Dumping Height | — | 253.0 cm (99.6 in.) |
| Arm Digging Force | — | 877 kg (1933.4 lbs) |
| Alternator | — | 40 A |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.