Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Volvo A30G
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 43,299kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 43,299kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Volvo A30G. 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 A30G if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 43,299kg
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Volvo A30G?
The Volvo A30G is the bigger machine by 43,299kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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