Head to head
Cormidi C85 vs Hitachi ZX135W-7
The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Cormidi C85 | Hitachi ZX135W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 566kg | 14,500 - 15,900kg |
| Load capacity | 800kg | - |
| Engine | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp | - |
| Dimensions | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high | - |
| Skip capacity | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m | - |
| Travel speed | 5.5km/h | - |
| Engine power | - | 105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249) |
Sources: Cormidi C85, Hitachi ZX135W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...
A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cormidi C85 and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?
The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.
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