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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Takeuchi TB225

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator. The Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Takeuchi TB225
Takeuchi TB225 - image: Takeuchi Mfg. UK Ltd.

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6Takeuchi TB225
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg2400 kg
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm2580 mm
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)-
Dump height-2875 mm
Breakout force-19.3 kN

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...

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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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 ZX145W-6 and the Takeuchi TB225?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.

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