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Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Yanmar ViO80-1

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 265kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX225US-7
Hitachi ZX225US-7 - image: Hitachi
Yanmar ViO80-1
Yanmar ViO80-1 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX225US-7Yanmar ViO80-1
Operating weight24,800 - 29,100kg8065 kg
Engine power128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249)39,3 kW / 53,5 HP at 1900 rpm
Dig depth6,120mm-
Breakout force-63,5 kN
Fuel tank-115 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX225US-7, Yanmar ViO80-1. 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 ViO80-1 if...

  • you want one that has 265kW more power

An 8 tonne zero-tail swing midi excavator for civils, utilities and roadworks contractors working in restricted space or alongside live traffic. Used for deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading.

Full ViO80-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX225US-7 and the Yanmar ViO80-1?

The Yanmar ViO80-1 has 265kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Yanmar ViO80-1 is a 8 tonne zero-tail midi excavator.

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