Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs JCB 50Z-2
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 92kW more power and digs 2.47m (8ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 92kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 2.47m (8ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | JCB 50Z-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 5030 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 3.65 m |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 36 kW |
| Dump height | - | 4.08 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, JCB 50Z-2. 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 92kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.47m (8ft) 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 50Z-2 if...
A zero tailswing digger for utility trenching, house foundations and road edge work where the rear of the machine has to stay inside the track width. It is used on civils sites and hire fleets that want a 5 tonne class machine.
Full 50Z-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the JCB 50Z-2?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 92kW more power and digs 2.47m (8ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the JCB 50Z-2 is a 5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.
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