Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB 3T-2
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,385kg and has 24kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,385kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 24kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB 3T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 2345 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 18.9 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, JCB 3T-2. 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 6,385kg
- 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 3T-2 if...
A mid-size site dumper for moving spoil, aggregate and concrete on building and landscaping sites. Common on hire fleets for groundworks where a 1 tonne or 6 tonne machine is the wrong size.
Full 3T-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the JCB 3T-2?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,385kg and has 24kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB 3T-2 is a 3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip.
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