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Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Volvo A25G

The Volvo A25G has 106kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi
A25G
Volvo A25G

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX225US-7Volvo A25G
Operating weight24,800 - 29,100kg22.7 tonnes (empty)
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)234kW (Volvo D11M diesel)
Dig depth6,120mm-
Payload-25 tonnes
Dump body capacity-15.3m3 (SAE heaped)

Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...

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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Buy or hire the A25G if...

  • you want one that has 106kW more power

A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Volvo A25G?

The Volvo A25G has 106kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.

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