Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Kubota KX015-4
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,330kg and has 119kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,330kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 119kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 3.87m (12.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Kubota KX015-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | up to 1470kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 2250mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 9.6kW (13hp) |
| Width | - | 990mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Kubota KX015-4. 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 23,330kg
- you want one that has 119kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.87m (12.5ft) 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 KX015-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,470kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Kubota KX015-4?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,330kg and has 119kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Kubota KX015-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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