Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Hitachi ZX225US-7
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 4.7 tonnes and has 0kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 4.7 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 0kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Hitachi ZX225US-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 24,800 - 29,100kg |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 6,120mm |
| Engine power | 128kW | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Hitachi ZX225US-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-7 if...
Targets larger utility, sewer and civils contractors who need crawler-class digging power on a road-going wheeled chassis. It sits at the top of Hitachi's current wheeled-excavator line, giving extra reach and depth over the 170W and 145W.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4.7 tonnes
- you want one that has 0kW more power
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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Hitachi ZX225US-7?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 4.7 tonnes and has 0kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator.
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