Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,330kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,330kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 2400 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | - |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2580 mm |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,330kg
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is the bigger machine by 6,330kg. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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