Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 43,980kg and has 151kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 43,980kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 151kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Volvo L220H. 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the L220H if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 43,980kg
- you want one that has 151kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 43,980kg and has 151kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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