Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,020kg and digs 3.54m (11.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,020kg.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 3.54m (11.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 2,580mm maximum |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Kubota KX019-4. 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 23,020kg
- you want one that digs 3.54m (11.5ft) 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 KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,020kg and digs 3.54m (11.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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