Used Hitachi ZX85US price: €27k–€82k in Europe

How much does a used Hitachi ZX85US cost in Europe?

Across independent European dealers, used Hitachi ZX85US listings currently run from €26,810 to €81,725, with a market average around €54,731. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 29 active listings, refreshed daily.

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Specification · Comparison

How the ZX85US lines up in its class.

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Hitachi

ZX85US

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Market

Market average ask · EU

€55k

Price range

€27k – €82k

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29

About · Hitachi ZX85US

Overview

The Hitachi ZX85US is a short-radius mini-excavator positioned at the upper end of the compact excavator segment, nominally rated in the 8-tonne operating-weight class. The US suffix denotes an ultra-short tail-swing configuration, allowing the counterweight to rotate within or close to the machine's track width, a design priority in confined work environments. Hitachi positions this model as a bridge between mid-range compact machines and full-size crawler excavators, offering greater digging force and stability than smaller mini-excavators while retaining a reduced footprint.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

The ZX85US is suited to urban construction, utility trenching, and drainage work where site access is restricted and swing clearance is at a premium. Its operating-weight class makes it productive for foundation excavation on smaller residential and light-commercial projects, pipeline installation, and landscaping earthworks. The short-radius configuration makes it a practical choice for work alongside structures, inside buildings during demolition or fit-out, and in roadside corridors where equipment must stay within a lane.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Inspection of the undercarriage is the single most consequential step when evaluating any machine in this class: check track pad condition, sprocket wear, roller seal integrity, and track tension, as these components represent a significant portion of reconditioning cost. The hydraulic system should be assessed for response lag, cylinder drift, and any evidence of seal weeping at the boom, arm, and bucket pins. On short-radius machines specifically, examine the slew ring and its bearing surface for play and noise, as the tighter swing geometry places particular demand on that assembly. Review the service records to confirm oil and filter intervals have been observed; a documented maintenance history meaningfully reduces residual uncertainty. Inspect the cab for evidence of water ingress around the door seals, and verify that any auxiliary hydraulic circuits, quick-coupler solenoids, and control patterns function as configured. Where hours are elevated, factor the likely timing of scheduled component replacements into the total-cost evaluation before committing.

Current market

Price position

In the 8-tonne compact class the ZX85US is routinely cross-shopped against the Kubota KX080, the Komatsu PC88MR, and the Volvo ECR88. Relative to the Kubota KX080, the Hitachi is generally regarded as offering comparable digging performance within a similar weight envelope, with brand preference and dealer support networks influencing the decision. The Komatsu PC88MR competes directly on the short-radius proposition, while the Volvo ECR88 targets buyers who prioritise operator environment and visibility. Within the ZX85US population itself, the attributes that move a machine within its price band are accumulated service hours, maintenance history, attachment configuration including hydraulic quick-coupler and breaker lines, undercarriage wear, and overall condition of the cab and upperstructure. Machines with a hydraulic thumb, a second auxiliary circuit, or recently replaced undercarriage components command a premium over base-specification units with high hours and deferred maintenance.

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