Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Hitachi ZX75US-5
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 86kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 86kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Hitachi ZX75US-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 8730kg (19,244lb) |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 42.4kW (56.9hp) |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.61m (15'1") |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Hitachi ZX75US-5. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
- you want one that has 86kW 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
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 86kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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