Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 16,180kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 16,180kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Volvo ECR88D. 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 is the bigger machine by 16,180kg
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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 16,180kg. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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