Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 18,924kg and has 121kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 18,924kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 121kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 128kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Hitachi ZX220W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
- Used Trailers Northern Ireland - GG Plant Sales - Dromore
Buy or hire the ZX220W-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 18,924kg
- you want one that has 121kW more power
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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 18,924kg and has 121kW more power. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range.
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