Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 18,045kg and has 83kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 18,045kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 83kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 2.23m (7.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 18,045kg
- you want one that has 83kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.23m (7.5ft) 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
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 18,045kg and has 83kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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