Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs JCB 8008 CTS
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,794kg and digs 4.43m (14.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,794kg.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 4.43m (14.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | JCB 8008 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 1,006 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 1.69 m |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Transport width | - | 0.7 m |
| Transport length | - | 2.68 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, JCB 8008 CTS. 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 23,794kg
- you want one that digs 4.43m (14.5ft) 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 8008 CTS if...
The JCB 8008 CTS is a micro excavator sized to fit through a standard doorway, making it a fixture on UK internal strip-out, basement and confined-access hire fleets. Its short tail swing lets it work close to walls in spaces a 1.5-2 tonne machine cannot reach. It is typically hired for a specific job rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the JCB 8008 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,794kg and digs 4.43m (14.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the JCB 8008 CTS is a a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work.
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