Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs JCB JS131LC
The JCB JS131LC has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB JS131LC has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, JCB JS131LC. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
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 JS131LC if...
- you want one that has 13kW more power
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the JCB JS131LC?
The JCB JS131LC has 13kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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