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Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 110kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX225US-7Yanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight24,800 - 29,100kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Dig depth6,120mm-
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 110kW more power

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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Full ZX225US-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 110kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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