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Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Hitachi ZX225US-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 24,800 - 29,100kg |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 6,120mm |
| Engine power | 128kW | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Hitachi ZX220W-7 figures and full Hitachi ZX225US-7 figures.
Choose the ZX220W-7 if...
Targets larger utility, sewer and civils contractors who need crawler-class digging power on a road-going wheeled chassis. It sits at the top of Hitachi's current wheeled-excavator line, giving extra reach and depth over the 170W and 145W.
Full specifications →Choose the ZX225US-7 if...
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.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?
Hitachi ZX220W-7: Targets larger utility, sewer and civils contractors who need crawler-class digging power on a road-going wheeled chassis. It sits at the top of Hitachi's current wheeled-excavator line, giving extra reach and depth over the 170W and 145W. Hitachi ZX225US-7: 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.
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