Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Yanmar ViO23-6
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,485kg and has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,485kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 28kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Yanmar ViO23-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 14.6 kW at 2400 rpm |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2450 / 2655 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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 6,485kg
- you want one that has 28kW 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 ViO23-6 if...
A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.
Full ViO23-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,485kg and has 28kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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