Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,890kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,890kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 4,840kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. 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 3,890kg
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 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,890kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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