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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Volvo A25G

The Volvo A25G has 129kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
A25G
Volvo A25G

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6Volvo A25G
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg22.7 tonnes (empty)
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)234kW (Volvo D11M diesel)
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm-
Payload-25 tonnes
Dump body capacity-15.3m3 (SAE heaped)

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Volvo A25G. 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 A25G if...

  • you want one that has 129kW more power

A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Volvo A25G?

The Volvo A25G has 129kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.

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