Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs JCB 3CX
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 16,665kg and digs 1.88m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 16,665kg.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 1.88m (6ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, JCB 3CX. 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 is the bigger machine by 16,665kg
- you want one that digs 1.88m (6ft) deeper
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 3CX if...
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Full 3CX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the JCB 3CX?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 16,665kg and digs 1.88m (6ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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