Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Kubota U27-4
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22,210kg and digs 3.3m (11ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22,210kg.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 3.3m (11ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Kubota U27-4. 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 22,210kg
- you want one that digs 3.3m (11ft) 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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22,210kg and digs 3.3m (11ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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