Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Takeuchi TB240
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 102kW more power and digs 2.65m (8.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
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Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 102kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 2.65m (8.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 4070KG |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 3465mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 26.7kW |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Takeuchi TB240. 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 has 102kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.65m (8.5ft) 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 TB240 if...
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 102kW more power and digs 2.65m (8.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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