Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power and is the bigger machine by 9,249kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 9,249kg.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 68cm (2ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 73kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 9,249kg
- you want one that digs 68cm (2ft) 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 ET145 if...
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Full ET145 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 73kW more power and is the bigger machine by 9,249kg. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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