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Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9

The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,180kg and has 25kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX75US-5Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9
Operating weight8730kg (19,244lb)3550kg (7826lb)
Engine power42.4kW (56.9hp)17.7kW (23.7hp)
Max digging depth4.61m (15'1")up to 3.44m (11'3") depending on boom/stick option

Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,180kg
  • you want one that has 25kW more power

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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Buy or hire the R35Z-9 if...

A compact, zero tail swing mini digger sized for domestic gardens, landscaping and utility work where space is tight. Widely used by small plant hire firms and groundworkers.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9?

The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,180kg and has 25kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Hyundai Construction Equipment R35Z-9 is a zero tail swing mini excavator.

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