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Cormidi C85 vs Hitachi ZX75US-5

The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 8,164kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cormidi C85Hitachi ZX75US-5
Operating weight566kg8730kg (19,244lb)
Load capacity800kg-
EngineHonda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp-
Dimensions1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high-
Skip capacity0.36m3, tips to 1.5m-
Travel speed5.5km/h-
Engine power-42.4kW (56.9hp)
Max digging depth-4.61m (15'1")

Sources: Cormidi C85, Hitachi ZX75US-5. 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.

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Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,164kg

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cormidi C85 and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?

The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 8,164kg. The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.

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