Earthmoving Machines
Hitachi ZX85-USB-3 Excavator (2025)
Detailed specifications, pricing, and buying guide for the Hitachi ZX85-USB-3 compact excavator in South Africa. Ideal for urban construction, landscaping, and utility work.
Model + price
- Model
- Hitachi ZX85-USB-3
- Price range
- R 348 300 - R 522 450
Signals
- Type
- Excavator
- Demand
- HIGH
- Year range
- 2025
- Weight (kg)
- 8000
Years produced
2025–2025
- Initial Release: 2025–present — The ZX85-USB-3 is a recent introduction, building on Hitachi's established compact excavator line with updated features and compliance with modern emission standards.
As a new model, production is ongoing with potential for future revisions.
Key specs
- Year range
- 2025
- Operating Weight
- 8,000 kg
- Engine Power
- 42.4 kW (57 hp) (est.)
- Bucket Capacity (Standard)
- 0.28 - 0.35 m³ (est.)
- Max. Digging Depth
- 4.2 - 4.5 m (est.)
- Max. Digging Reach
- 7.0 - 7.3 m (est.)
- Tail Swing Radius
- Compact/Zero Tail Swing (est.)
- Travel Speed (High/Low)
- 4.5 / 2.8 km/h (est.)
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South Africa market estimates. Actual value depends on condition, hours, attachments, and demand.