Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Operating weight | - | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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