Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs JCB 3CX Compact
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power and digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | JCB 3CX Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 6070 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 5 m |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 55 kW |
| Travel Speed | - | 40 kph |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, JCB 3CX Compact. 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 73kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.12m (3.5ft) 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 Compact if...
Aimed at utility, highways and town-centre work where a full-size backhoe will not fit. Used for trenching, loading and breaking out on narrow roads, estates and tight sites.
Full 3CX Compact specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the JCB 3CX Compact?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power and digs 1.12m (3.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the JCB 3CX Compact is a compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide.
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