Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22,345kg and has 114kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22,345kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 114kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 3.32m (11ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 2,803 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 22,345kg
- you want one that has 114kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.32m (11ft) 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 EZ26 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 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 2,803 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 22,345kg and has 114kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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