Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,724kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,724kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 1,006 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 1.69 m |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 7,724kg
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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 7,724kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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