Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 63kW more power
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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