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Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 93kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX225US-7Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58
Operating weight24,800 - 29,100kg5,840 kg
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)35.5 kW
Dig depth6,120mm-
Bucket capacity-0.11 m3

Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58. 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 93kW more power

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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Full ZX225US-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ECR58 if...

A short swing radius excavator for groundworks, drainage and roadside utility trenching where the rear of the machine must stay close to the tracks. Contractors and hire fleets use it as a larger compact digger.

Full ECR58 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58?

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 93kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR58 is a 5.8 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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