Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,240kg and has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,240kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 2,490 kg (ISO 6016) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 15.6 kW (21.2 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,672 mm (1,050mm arm); 2,965 mm (1,350mm arm) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D. 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 6,240kg
- you want one that has 27kW 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 ECR25D if...
The Volvo ECR25D is Volvo CE's short-swing mini excavator in the popular UK 2.5-3 tonne hire class, competing for the same jobs as the Kubota U27-4 and similarly sized Takeuchi and JCB machines. Its short-radius superstructure lets the counterweight stay close to the tracks when slewing, useful on confined urban and residential sites. It is sold across Great Britain exclusively through SMT GB's dealer network.
Full ECR25D specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,240kg and has 27kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR25D is a a 2.5-3.0 tonne short-swing mini excavator.
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