Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Kubota U10
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 121kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 121kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Kubota U10. 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 121kW more power
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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Kubota U10?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 121kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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