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Bell Equipment B25E vs Hitachi ZX135W-7

The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Bell Equipment B25EHitachi ZX135W-7
Operating weight43,186kg (laden)14,500 - 15,900kg
Engine powerMercedes-Benz OM936LA, 210kW (281hp)105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)
Rated payload24,000kg-
Heaped capacity15m3 (SAE 2:1)-

Sources: Bell Equipment B25E, Hitachi ZX135W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the B25E if...

A 25-tonne class articulated dump truck for moving spoil and aggregate over soft or uneven haul roads that a rigid tipper could not cross. Quarries and large groundworks sites hire it for shifting high volumes of material between the dig face and stockpile.

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Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bell Equipment B25E and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?

The Bell Equipment B25E is a articulated dump truck; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.

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