Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Hitachi ZX135USB-7
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 60kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 60kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 13,800 - 16,000kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Hitachi ZX135USB-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that has 60kW more power
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Hitachi ZX135USB-7?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 60kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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