Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Komatsu D65PX
The Komatsu D65PX has 27kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Komatsu D65PX has 27kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Komatsu D65PX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 21,000kg |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 155kW (208hp) at 1950rpm |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Blade capacity | - | 3.69m3 (straight tilt dozer) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Komatsu D65PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
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 D65PX if...
- you want one that has 27kW more power
The wide-track, low ground pressure version of Komatsu's D65 dozer, used on soft or sensitive ground where a standard-track machine would sink or damage the surface, such as landfill and reclamation work.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Komatsu D65PX?
The Komatsu D65PX has 27kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Komatsu D65PX is a mid-size low ground pressure crawler dozer.
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