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Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Takeuchi TB2150

The Takeuchi TB2150 has 11kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135USB-7
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Takeuchi TB2150
Takeuchi TB2150 - image: takeuchi-mfg.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135USB-7Takeuchi TB2150
Operating weight13,800 - 16,000kg15,095kg
Engine power74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249)85kW
Dig depth-5225mm
Width-2690mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Takeuchi TB2150. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...

Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.

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Buy or hire the TB2150 if...

  • you want one that has 11kW more power

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.1 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5225mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Takeuchi TB2150?

The Takeuchi TB2150 has 11kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Takeuchi TB2150 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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