5,310 kg36 hpMarket avg. €41k · 7 listed · 1 below market
Asking prices land at €41k – €48k, around 65% above the market average.
This model sits 65% above the class average across 212 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Hitachi ZX55U listings currently run from €41,034 to €47,500, with a market average around €41,383. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 7 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Hitachi ZX55U is a mini-excavator with an operating weight of 5310 kg and an engine output of 36 hp. It has been in continuous production since 2008, placing it in the established 5-tonne compact excavator class. The machine is equipped with a bucket capacity of 0.14 m3, suited to confined-site digging and grading tasks.
Mini-excavators in the 5-tonne class are regularly deployed on urban construction sites, utility trenching, landscaping, and foundation work where access is restricted. Their compact footprint makes them practical for indoor demolition and confined residential projects. Contractors also use machines of this size for drainage installation and general earthmoving on smaller civil works.
When inspecting a used ZX55U, assess the undercarriage thoroughly, as track wear is a primary cost driver on compact excavators used on abrasive surfaces. Check the swing ring, boom and arm pins, and bushings for play or scoring. Inspect hydraulic hoses, cylinders, and quick-coupler circuits for leaks, and verify that all auxiliary circuits function correctly. Review available service records and confirm that engine hours are consistent with the physical condition of wear items. Machines at the lower end of the price range warrant closer scrutiny of structural welds and any signs of previous repair.
In the European market the ZX55U carries an average asking price of EUR 35383, with a broad range spanning EUR 17500 to EUR 47500 depending on age, condition, and configuration. The machine competes directly with the Kobelco SK55 and the Komatsu PC55, both of which occupy the same 5-tonne segment and should be considered as benchmark references when evaluating relative value.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€41k).
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