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Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Manitou MT 625 H

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi
Manitou MT 625 H
Manitou MT 625 H - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX225US-7Manitou MT 625 H
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)75 hp (55.40 kW)
Operating weight24,800 - 29,100kg-
Dig depth6,120mm-
Maximum lift capacity-5,512 lb
Maximum lift height-19 ft 2 in
Maximum forward reach-11 ft 2 in

Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Manitou MT 625 H. 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 73kW 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.

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Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...

The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Manitou MT 625 H?

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work.

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