Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,908kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,908kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, JCB 8018 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 6,908kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,908kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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