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Terex Finlay C-1540 vs Hitachi ZX225US-7

The Terex Finlay C-1540 is a tracked mobile cone crusher. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

C-1540
Terex Finlay C-1540
Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi

Specifications side by side

Terex Finlay C-1540Hitachi ZX225US-7
Operating weight33,350kg (transport weight)24,800 - 29,100kg
CrusherFinlay 1000 cone crusher, 1000mm (40in) head diameter-
Power unitCAT or Scania, 257-261kW (350hp)-
FeaturesHydraulic closed side setting, automatic tramp relief, integrated level sensor-
Dig depth-6,120mm
Engine power-128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)

Sources: Terex Finlay C-1540, Hitachi ZX225US-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the C-1540 if...

A tracked mobile cone crusher aimed at medium-sized quarry operators and contract crushing firms who need to process rock or recycled aggregate on site rather than trucking it to a fixed plant.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Terex Finlay C-1540 and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?

The Terex Finlay C-1540 is a tracked mobile cone crusher; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.

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