Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Takeuchi TB230
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,855kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,855kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Takeuchi TB230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 2875 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2835 mm |
| Dump height | - | 3230 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 20.9 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Takeuchi TB230. 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 5,855kg
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 TB230 if...
A 3 tonne class digger used by hire companies, utility contractors and builders for trenching, drainage and foundations. Suits sites where a larger 3.5 tonne machine is too wide or heavy.
Full TB230 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Takeuchi TB230?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 5,855kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Takeuchi TB230 is a 2.8 tonne compact excavator.
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