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Hamm HD 12i VV vs Hitachi ZX75US-5

The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,035kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
Hitachi ZX75US-5
Hitachi ZX75US-5 - image: Hitachi brand image from hitachicm.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hamm HD 12i VVHitachi ZX75US-5
Operating weight2,695 kg8730kg (19,244lb)
Drum width1,200 mm-
Maximum working width1,250 mm-
Power ISO 1439624.6 kW-
Engine power-42.4kW (56.9hp)
Max digging depth-4.61m (15'1")

Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

Full HD 12i VV specifications →

Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,035kg

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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?

The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,035kg. The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.

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