Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 19,960kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 19,960kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 4,840kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Skip capacity | - | 3,191 litres (heaped) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel. 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 19,960kg
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 6ST-2S5 Swivel if...
Suits groundworkers who need to tip to the side or rear without turning the whole machine, useful in trenches or narrow access where reversing to line up a straight-tip skip is awkward. The 6 tonne capacity sits in the middle of JCB's swivel dumper range.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 19,960kg. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel is a 6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper.
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