Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Kubota U20
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 115kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 115kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Kubota U20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 13.5kW / 19hp |
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | - |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Machine weight | - | 2,380kg (cab) / 2,180kg (canopy) |
| Max dig depth | - | 2,540mm |
| Max width | - | 1,500mm |
| Travel speed | - | 2.2 / 4.2km/h |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Kubota U20. 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 115kW 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 U20 if...
A compact zero-tailswing excavator sized to fit through a domestic gateway, used for groundworks, drainage and garden landscaping jobs where space is tight.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Kubota U20?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 115kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Kubota U20 is a 2-tonne class mini excavator.
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