Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 2.88m (9.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 2.88m (9.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 3245 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 2.88m (9.5ft) 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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 2.88m (9.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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