Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Komatsu PC26MR-5
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22,175kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22,175kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Komatsu PC26MR-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 2,625 to 2,855kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Komatsu PC26MR-5. 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 22,175kg
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 PC26MR-5 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.6 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry.
Listed by
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Komatsu PC26MR-5?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22,175kg. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Komatsu PC26MR-5 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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