Comparison · Excavator

Hitachi ZX135US-7 vs Volvo EC140E

The Hitachi ZX135US-7 and Volvo EC140E are almost identical in operating weight (about 15,450 and 15,075 kg).

The Volvo EC140E has about 22% more engine power (90 kW (121 hp) vs 74 kW (99 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Hitachi and Volvo Construction Equipment in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

	Hitachi Hitachi ZX135US-7	Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo EC140E
Operating weight	15,450 kg (34,100 lb)	15,075 kg (33,200 lb)
Engine power	74 kW (99 hp)	90 kW (121 hp)
Net power	≈73–75 kW (98–100 hp), depending on market	—
Max. digging depth	4.84–5.98 m (15 ft 11 in–19 ft 7 in), by arm	5.56 m (18 ft 3 in), 4.6 m boom + 2.5 m arm
Bucket digging force	104 kN (23,380 lbf)	—
Arm crowd force	61–77 kN, by arm	—
Tail swing	Short (rear stays close to track width)	—
ZX135US-7H (North America)	Isuzu, 74.9 kW (100 hp) net	—
ZX135US-7 (Europe)	73 kW net / 74 kW gross at 2,000 rpm	—
Short Reach Front (tunnelling)	16.2–17.8 t, 162 kN bucket force, 2.64 m dig depth, 0.62 m³ bucket	—
Engine power (gross)	—	90 kW (121 hp) at 2,000 rpm; ≈119 hp net
Max. digging reach	—	8.36 m (27 ft 5 in)
Breakout force (SAE J1179)	—	91.1 kN normal / 96.6 kN boost (20,480 / 21,720 lbf)
Bucket capacity	—	0.33–1.01 m³ (0.43–1.32 yd³)
Engine model	—	Volvo D4J, four cylinders
Emissions	—	EU Stage V / US EPA Tier 4 Final
Tear-out force (SAE J1179)	—	63.5 kN normal / 67.4 kN boost (14,280 / 15,150 lbf)
Lifting capacity along undercarriage	—	3,810 kg (8,200 lb)
Tail swing radius	—	2.20 m (7 ft 3 in)
Strengths	+ Short tail swing for road lanes and tight sites + Smooth Zaxis hydraulics and precise control + Tunnelling and short-reach versions available + ConSite monitoring and Hitachi reliability	+ Comfortable, quiet Volvo cab + Fuel-efficient four-cylinder D4J with ECO mode + Wide range of configurations: long/short arms, blades, wide tracks + Good attachment carrier for tiltrotators and breakers + Strong presence in European rental fleets
Watch-outs	− Lower forces than conventional 15–16 t machines − Several regional versions with different engines − Dealer coverage varies in the Americas	− Conventional tail swing (2.2 m) — not ideal for road work in tight lanes − Lower breakout force than heavier 15–16 t rivals − Dealer coverage varies outside Europe
	Full ZX135US-7 review	Full EC140E review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.