GetBrent

Head to head

Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22.6 tonnes and has 115kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX225US-7Wacker Neuson ET24
Operating weight24,800 - 29,100kg2,200 to 2,746 kg
Dig depth6,120mm2,602 mm
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)13.8 kW
Breakout force-21.8 kN
Length-4,022 mm
Width-1,400 mm
Height-2,392 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 22.6 tonnes
  • you want one that has 115kW more power
  • you want one that digs 3.52m (11.5ft) 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

Full ZX225US-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET24 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.

Listed by

Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22.6 tonnes and has 115kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.