Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 3.54m (11.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 3.54m (11.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 2580 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Takeuchi TB225. 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 digs 3.54m (11.5ft) 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 3.54m (11.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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