Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 3.4 tonnes and has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 3.4 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Hitachi ZX225US-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 24,800 - 29,100kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
| Dig depth | - | 6,120mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Hitachi ZX225US-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3.4 tonnes
- you want one that has 6kW 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 ZX220W-5B and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 3.4 tonnes and has 6kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.
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