Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Manitou MT 625 H
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Manitou MT 625 H | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 75 hp (55.40 kW) |
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | - |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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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