Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Kubota KX030-4
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 111kW more power and digs 3.25m (10.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 111kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 3.25m (10.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Kubota KX030-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 2790 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 2870 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 17.7 kw |
| Width | - | 1500 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Kubota KX030-4. 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 has 111kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.25m (10.5ft) 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 KX030-4 if...
A 3 tonne class digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on trenching, drainage and foundation work in confined spaces. The reduced overhang helps on tight sites.
Full KX030-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Kubota KX030-4?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 111kW more power and digs 3.25m (10.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Kubota KX030-4 is a 2.8 tonne class mini excavator.
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