Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 106,970kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 106,970kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Engine power | - | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 106,970kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 106,970kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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