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Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Hydrema 912F

The Hydrema 912F has 34kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135USB-7
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
912F
Hydrema 912F

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135USB-7Hydrema 912F
Engine power74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249)108kW (147hp)
Operating weight13,800 - 16,000kg-
Unladen weight-7,270kg
Payload-10,000kg

Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Hydrema 912F. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...

Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.

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Buy or hire the 912F if...

  • you want one that has 34kW more power

A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Hydrema 912F?

The Hydrema 912F has 34kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper.

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