Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Kubota KX018-4
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,080kg and digs 3.74m (12.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,080kg.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 3.74m (12.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Kubota KX018-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | up to 1720kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 2380mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Width | - | 1300mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Kubota KX018-4. 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 23,080kg
- you want one that digs 3.74m (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 KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Kubota KX018-4?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,080kg and digs 3.74m (12.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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