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Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 207kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi
Yanmar ViO57-6B
Yanmar ViO57-6B - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX225US-7Yanmar ViO57-6B
Operating weight24,800 - 29,100kg5485 kg
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm)
Dig depth6,120mm-
Breakout force-41,9 kN
Fuel tank-66 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...

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 ViO57-6B if...

  • you want one that has 207kW more power

A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.

Full ViO57-6B specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 207kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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