Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Niftylift HR15 4x4
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 20.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 20.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Niftylift HR15 4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 4,500kg diesel, 4,800kg hybrid, stated as minimum |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Working height | - | 15.7m (51ft 6in) |
| Working outreach | - | 9.4m (31ft) |
| Platform capacity | - | 225kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Niftylift HR15 4x4. 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 20.3 tonnes
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 HR15 4x4 if...
A British-built boom lift favoured by hire fleets for its narrow 2m width and tight turning circle, which let it reach working heights that normally require a much larger machine on a more constrained site. The flexible boom design allows working up and over obstacles.
Full HR15 4x4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Niftylift HR15 4x4?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 20.3 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Niftylift HR15 4x4 is a self-propelled articulating boom lift.
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