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Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 16,882kg and has 86kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi
Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX225US-7Wacker Neuson EZ80
Operating weight24,800 - 29,100kg7,918 to 9,544 kg
Dig depth6,120mm4,169 mm
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)42 kW
Breakout force-68 kN
Length-6,939 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 16,882kg
  • you want one that has 86kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.95m (6.5ft) 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.

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Buy or hire the EZ80 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.

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Full EZ80 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 16,882kg and has 86kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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