Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB 35Z-1
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,174kg and has 24kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,174kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 24kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB 35Z-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 3556 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 18.4 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.48 m |
| Dump height | - | 3.53 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, JCB 35Z-1. 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 5,174kg
- you want one that has 24kW 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.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the JCB 35Z-1?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,174kg and has 24kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator.
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