Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 2.23m (7.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 2.23m (7.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Takeuchi TB260. 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 2.23m (7.5ft) 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 TB260 if...
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 2.23m (7.5ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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