Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs JCB JS131LC
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power and is the bigger machine by 10,805kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 10,805kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | JCB JS131LC | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb) |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 55kW (74hp) |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Max bucket tearout | - | 20,660lbf |
| Max digging depth | - | 4.85m to 6.10m depending on dipper |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, JCB JS131LC. 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 is the bigger machine by 10,805kg
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 JS131LC if...
A 13-14 tonne tracked excavator used for general groundworks, drainage and foundation digging. A mainstay size class for medium plant hire fleets.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the JCB JS131LC?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power and is the bigger machine by 10,805kg. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the JCB JS131LC is a tracked excavator.
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