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Bobcat E55z vs Hitachi ZX225US-7

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 19,529kg and has 92kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bobcat E55z
Bobcat E55z - image: bobcat.com
Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bobcat E55zHitachi ZX225US-7
Operating weight5271kg24,800 - 29,100kg
Dig depth3434mm6,120mm
Engine power36.4kW128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)
Breakout force30.99kN-

Sources: Bobcat E55z, Hitachi ZX225US-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the E55z if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 19,529kg
  • you want one that has 92kW more power
  • you want one that digs 2.69m (9ft) 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 19,529kg and has 92kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.

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