Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs JCB 86C-2
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 80kW more power and digs 1.6m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 80kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 1.6m (5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | JCB 86C-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 8600 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 4.52 m |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 48 kW |
| Dump height | - | 5.39 m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, JCB 86C-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 80kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.6m (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 86C-2 if...
Used by groundworks and civils contractors for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading on housing and utility sites. Hire fleets stock it as the step between mini diggers and full-size excavators.
Full 86C-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the JCB 86C-2?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 80kW more power and digs 1.6m (5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the JCB 86C-2 is a 8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator.
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