Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 11 tonnes and has 54kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 11 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 54kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Hitachi ZX225US-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 24,800 - 29,100kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
| Dig depth | - | 6,120mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Hitachi ZX225US-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
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
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11 tonnes
- you want one that has 54kW more power
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 11 tonnes and has 54kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.
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