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Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Manitou MT 625 H

The Manitou MT 625 H has 14kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX85USB-6
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 - image: Barnes Plant Sales Ltd
Manitou MT 625 H
Manitou MT 625 H - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX85USB-6Manitou MT 625 H
Engine power42.4kW75 hp (55.40 kW)
Operating weight8,430 - 9,060kg-
Dig depth3,910 - 4,510mm-
Maximum lift capacity-5,512 lb
Maximum lift height-19 ft 2 in
Maximum forward reach-11 ft 2 in

Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Manitou MT 625 H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...

A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.

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Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...

  • you want one that has 14kW more power

The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Manitou MT 625 H?

The Manitou MT 625 H has 14kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.

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