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Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Hitachi ZX145W-6

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 91kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

CX25D
Case Construction Equipment CX25D
Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment CX25DHitachi ZX145W-6
Operating weight2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy)15,000 - 17,200kg
Engine power18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V)105kW (ISO14396)
Max dig depth2,700mm-
Dig depth-5,520 - 5,770mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment CX25D, Hitachi ZX145W-6. 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.

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Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

  • you want one that has 91kW more power

Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Hitachi ZX145W-6?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 91kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator.

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