Head to head
Bobcat D30 vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 4,220kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 4,220kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat D30 | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4,510kg | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Load capacity | 3,000kg | - |
| Lift height | 2,030-7,810mm (mast dependent) | - |
| Engine | Stage V diesel, 2,434cc, 45.6kW | - |
| Travel speed | 20km/h | - |
| Engine power | - | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Bobcat D30, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D30 if...
A 3-tonne diesel forklift used on building sites and in yards for shifting pallets and building materials. It is bought and hired mainly for outdoor work where a diesel engine and rough-terrain tyres suit it better than an electric truck.
Listed by
- AJ & MJ - Portsmouth, Drayton
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,220kg
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat D30 and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 4,220kg. The Bobcat D30 is a diesel counterbalance forklift; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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