Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,459kg and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,459kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,459kg
- you want one that has 6kW 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 E55z and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,459kg and has 6kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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