Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 18kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 18kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 has 18kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 18kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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