Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Takeuchi TB250-2
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,610kg.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,610kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Takeuchi TB250-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 5120kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Ground reach | - | 5985mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 37.2 kN |
| Arm digging force | - | 22.9 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Takeuchi TB250-2. 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 3,610kg
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 TB250-2 if...
A 5 tonne tracked excavator with a short tail swing, suited to groundworks, civils and utility work in tight sites. Plant hire firms and contractors use this size for trenching, drainage and foundation digging.
Full TB250-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Takeuchi TB250-2?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 3,610kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Takeuchi TB250-2 is a 5 tonne reduced tail swing mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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