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2003-2026
0.8 cu m Bucket capacity
122 kw Net power
6,620 mm Max digging depth
9,990 mm Max digging reach
8,290 mm Max dump height
24,400 kg Operating weight

A 24-ton class excavator built for heavy construction, infrastructure, and large-scale excavation, the Hitachi ZX225 combines a 122 kilowatt Isuzu engine with high hydraulic output and strong digging forces. With a 0.8 cu m bucket, 6.62 m digging depth, and fast cycle speeds, it is well suited for trenching, bulk excavation, and truck loading on demanding job sites.

Operating weight 24,400 kg

Engine Isuzu AR-4HK1X

Net power 122 kilowatt

Bucket capacity 0.8 cu m

Max digging depth 6.62 m

Hydraulic flow 613 L/min

Bucket digging force 158 kN

Fuel tank capacity 380 liters

Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 460,000

Starting from

AED 320,000

Hitachi ZX225 Technical specifications

Operational specifications

Arm crowding force

140 kN

Swing speed

11.8 rpm

General

Boom length

5.68 m

Bucket capacity

0.8 cu m

Bucket width

900 mm

Engine model

Isuzu AR-4HK1X

Gradeability

35 º

Max digging depth

6620 mm

Max digging reach

9,990 mm

Max dump height

8290 mm

Max speed forward

5.5 kph

Operating weight

24,400 kg

Attachments

Bucket digging force

158 kN

Engine

Displacement

5193 cu cm

Net power

122 kw

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull

203 kN

Track length

4.46 m

Track width

60 cm

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

23 liter

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

380 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

240 liter

Dimensions

Height - top of cab

2.95 m

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

613 lpm

Relief valve pressure

343 bar

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Hitachi ZX225 expert review

Reviewed by Adrien E. on March 24, 2026

Overview

The Hitachi ZX225 (2003–2026) is a 24-ton class excavator designed for heavy construction and excavation work. It delivers 122 kilowatt engine power, a 0.8 cu m bucket, and a 6.62 m digging depth, providing strong performance for demanding job sites.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Smooth hydraulics and strong digging force for efficient excavation.
Cons Higher operating weight increases fuel and transport costs.

Performance & Efficiency

The 122 kilowatt engine and 613 L/min hydraulic system deliver strong performance and smooth operation for heavy excavation tasks.

In Comparison

Cat 323: Premium excavator with strong resale value.
Komatsu PC210: Balanced performance and smooth operation.
Hitachi ZX225: Known for hydraulic smoothness and digging power.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Hitachi ZX225 delivers reliable performance within the AED 320,000–460,000 range.

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Hitachi ZX225 owner rating

Hitachi ZX225 Medium excavators [2003-2026]

2003-2026

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.7

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.3

features

5.0

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Very smooth hydraulics and strong digging force for heavy work.
Cons
Higher fuel consumption during continuous operation.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

Hitachi ZX225 similar models

Highlight differences
Hitachi ZX225USRLC-6
Cat 320D2
Cat 330D
Operational specifications
Arm crowding force 140 kN
Arm crowding force 106 kN
Arm crowding force 126 kN
Swing speed 11.8 rpm
Swing speed 10.9 rpm
Swing speed 10 rpm
Years 2003-2026
Years 2017-2025
Years 2007-2025
Market Average AED 460,000
Market Average AED 192,000
Market Average AED 265,000
Price AED 320,000
Price AED 145,000
Price AED 165,500
General
Boom length 5.68 m
Boom length 5.7 m
Boom length 6.15 m
Bucket capacity 0.8 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.4 m3
Bucket capacity 1.8 cu m
Bucket width 900 mm
Bucket width 1,350 mm
Bucket width 1,350 mm
Engine model Isuzu AR-4HK1X
Engine model Cat C7.1
Engine model Cat C9 ACERT
Gradeability 35 º
Gradeability 70 %
Gradeability 35 º
Max digging depth 6,620 mm
Max digging depth -
Max digging depth 8,185 mm
Max digging reach 9,990 mm
Max digging reach -
Max digging reach 11,830 mm
Max dump height 8,290 mm
Max dump height 7.34 m
Max dump height 7,542 mm
Max speed forward 5.5 kph
Max speed forward 5.5 kph
Max speed forward 5 kph
Operating weight 24,400 kg
Operating weight 21,200 kg
Operating weight 35,300 kg
Max digging depth -
Max digging depth 6,720 mm
Max digging depth -
Max digging reach -
Max digging reach 9,890 mm
Max digging reach -
Attachments
Bucket digging force 158 kN
Bucket digging force 133 kN
Bucket digging force 179 kN
Engine
Displacement 5,193 cu cm
Displacement 7,100 cm3
Displacement 8,800 cu cm
Net power 122 kw
Net power -
Net power 201.34 kw
Gross power -
Gross power 110 kw
Gross power -
Undercarriage
Drawbar Pull 203 kN
Drawbar Pull 178 kN
Drawbar Pull 300 kN
Track length 4.46 m
Track length -
Track length 4.86 m
Track width 60 cm
Track width 600 mm
Track width 60 cm
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 23 liter
Engine oil cap 15 liter
Engine oil cap 40 liter
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 380 liter
Fuel cap 410 liter
Fuel cap 620 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 240 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 170 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 410 liter
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 2.95 m
Height - top of cab 3.05 m
Height - top of cab 3.14 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 613 lpm
Pump flow cap 259 lpm
Pump flow cap 560 lpm
Relief valve pressure 343 bar
Relief valve pressure 329.98 bar
Relief valve pressure 350 bar

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