Head to head
Avant 640 vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 100kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 100kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Hitachi ZX225US-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Operating weight | - | 24,800 - 29,100kg |
| Dig depth | - | 6,120mm |
Sources: Avant 640, Hitachi ZX225US-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
- you want one that has 100kW more power
For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 100kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.
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