Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,624kg and has 121kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,624kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 121kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 4.3m (14ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Hitachi ZX225US-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 24,800 - 29,100kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 6,120mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Hitachi ZX225US-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 23,624kg
- you want one that has 121kW more power
- you want one that digs 4.3m (14ft) deeper
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 Bobcat E10z and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,624kg and has 121kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.
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