Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Hitachi ZX85USB-6
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 86kW more power and is the bigger machine by 16,370kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 86kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 16,370kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 8,430 - 9,060kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 3,910 - 4,510mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 42.4kW |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Hitachi ZX85USB-6. 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
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 16,370kg
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 ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Hitachi ZX85USB-6?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 86kW more power and is the bigger machine by 16,370kg. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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