Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 4,660kg and has 16kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 4,660kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 16kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 4070KG |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 26.7kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 3465mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Takeuchi TB240. 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 4,660kg
- you want one that has 16kW more power
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 TB240 if...
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 4,660kg and has 16kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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