Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB 3CX
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 595kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 595kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, JCB 3CX. 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 595kg
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 3CX if...
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Listed by
- TPH Plant Hire - Gravesend, Northfleet
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the JCB 3CX?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 595kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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