Used Hitachi ZX85US: 29 live listings, €32k–€85k

How much does a used Hitachi ZX85US cost in Europe?

Across independent European dealers, used Hitachi ZX85US listings currently run from €32,427 to €84,900, with a market average around €57,722. 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

€58k

Price range

€32k – €85k

Active listings

29

About · Hitachi ZX85US

Overview

The Hitachi ZX85US is a short-radius mini-excavator in the 8-tonne class, designed to combine a compact rear swing profile with the digging performance typically associated with larger conventional machines. Its reduced-tail-swing geometry allows it to operate in confined or restricted job sites where a full-radius machine would be impractical. The ZX85US is part of Hitachi's ZX-series lineup, which is recognized in the European construction equipment market for hydraulic responsiveness and structural durability.

Typical applications

Where this machine is used

Mini-excavators in this weight class are well suited to urban construction, utility trenching, landscaping, and site preparation work where access is restricted and ground disturbance must be minimized. The short-radius configuration makes the ZX85US particularly practical for roadside utility work, courtyard excavation, and projects alongside existing structures. Its size also allows transport on standard tilt-bed trailers, reducing mobilization complexity between sites.

Used-market inspection

What to check before buying

Prospective buyers should inspect the undercarriage carefully, as track components, rollers, and sprockets represent a significant maintenance cost on any mini-excavator and their condition directly affects residual value. The hydraulic system warrants close attention, including checks for cylinder seal integrity, hose condition, and any evidence of drift in the boom or arm when held under load. Service history documentation is important for establishing maintenance intervals have been respected, and buyers should verify that the quick-coupler system, if fitted, operates correctly and meets current safety standards. A full function test across all working modes, including slew, travel, and auxiliary circuits, should be completed prior to purchase.

Current market

Price position

In the European used market, the ZX85US carries an average asking price of EUR 57,573, with the broader price range spanning from EUR 10,000 to EUR 84,900 depending on age, condition, and specification. This spread reflects the wide variation in machine histories available across the segment. The ZX85US competes with comparable short-radius models from Komatsu, Volvo, Doosan, and Kubota, all of which occupy a similar price band in the European used-equipment market.

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