Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 2400 kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Takeuchi TB225. 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 TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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