Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX has 113kW more power and is the bigger machine by 12,270kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 113kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Komatsu D65PX is the bigger machine by 12,270kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Komatsu D65PX. 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 D65PX if...
- you want one that has 113kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,270kg
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX has 113kW more power and is the bigger machine by 12,270kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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