Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB 50Z-2
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3.7 tonnes and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3.7 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 5030 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 36 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3.65 m |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, JCB 50Z-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 3.7 tonnes
- you want one that has 6kW 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 50Z-2 if...
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the JCB 50Z-2?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3.7 tonnes and has 6kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.