Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 55.4 kW (74 hp) @ 2200rpm |
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Payload | - | 6000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 3150 litres |
| Engine | - | Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
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 6 Tonne Power Swivel if...
- you want one that has 13kW more power
A 6 tonne dumper whose skip swivels so it can tip to either side, useful for loading into trenches and working along narrow roads or site edges. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on UK sites. A cab is listed as an option.
Full 6 Tonne Power Swivel specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel?
The Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel has 13kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Thwaites 6 Tonne Power Swivel is a 6 tonne power swivel site dumper.
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