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Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Takeuchi TB2150

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 9,705kg and has 43kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7
Takeuchi TB2150
Takeuchi TB2150 - image: takeuchi-mfg.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX225US-7Takeuchi TB2150
Operating weight24,800 - 29,100kg15,095kg
Dig depth6,120mm5225mm
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)85kW
Width-2690mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Takeuchi TB2150. 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 9,705kg
  • you want one that has 43kW more power
  • you want one that digs 90cm (3ft) 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.

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Full ZX225US-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the TB2150 if...

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.

Full TB2150 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Takeuchi TB2150?

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 9,705kg and has 43kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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