Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB 86C-2
The JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 130kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 130kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 8600 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 48 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 4.52 m |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, JCB 86C-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 130kg
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 86C-2 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the JCB 86C-2?
The JCB 86C-2 has 6kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 130kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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