Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 2,660kg. The JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 2,660kg.
- Engine power: the JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 6070 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 55 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5 m |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 2,660kg
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 Compact if...
- you want one that has 13kW more power
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 2,660kg. The JCB 3CX Compact has 13kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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