Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Manitou MT933
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 1,585kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 1,585kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 7,145kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Manitou MT933. 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 1,585kg
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 MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Manitou MT933?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 1,585kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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