Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 81kW more power and digs 2.25m (7.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 81kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 2.25m (7.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 47.6 kw |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Kubota KX060-5. 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 has 81kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.25m (7.5ft) 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 KX060-5 if...
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 81kW more power and digs 2.25m (7.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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