Head to head
Cormidi C85 vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Specifications side by side
| Cormidi C85 | Hitachi ZX225US-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 566kg | 24,800 - 29,100kg |
| Load capacity | 800kg | - |
| Engine | Honda GX390 petrol 13hp or Yanmar LN100 diesel 10hp | - |
| Dimensions | 1,926mm long x 810mm wide x 1,336mm high | - |
| Skip capacity | 0.36m3, tips to 1.5m | - |
| Travel speed | 5.5km/h | - |
| Dig depth | - | 6,120mm |
| Engine power | - | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
Sources: Cormidi C85, Hitachi ZX225US-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the C85 if...
A compact tracked dumper narrow enough for a garden gate, used by landscapers and groundworkers to move soil, aggregate or waste on sites a full-size dumper cannot access. The high-tip skip lets it load straight into a waiting skip or trailer.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
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 Cormidi C85 and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?
The Cormidi C85 is a tracked mini dumper; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.
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