Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,018kg and has 32kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,018kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 32kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | - |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- HG Plant Sales - Maldon, Langford
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,018kg
- you want one that has 32kW more power
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 E17z and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,018kg and has 32kW more power. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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