Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Volvo A25G
The Volvo A25G has 192kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 192kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Volvo A25G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 22.7 tonnes (empty) |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Payload | - | 25 tonnes |
| Dump body capacity | - | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Volvo A25G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that has 192kW more power
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Volvo A25G?
The Volvo A25G has 192kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck.
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