Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Manitou MT933
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 17,655kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 17,655kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Manitou MT933 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 7,145kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Max lift capacity | - | 3,300kg |
| Max lift height | - | 9.07m |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Manitou MT933. 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 17,655kg
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 MT933 if...
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
- International Plant Sales - Rochester
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Manitou MT933?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 17,655kg. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.
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