Head to head
Bobcat E17z vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 118kW more power and is the bigger machine by 18,388kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 118kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 18,388kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E17z | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1712kg | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Dig depth | 2230mm | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 128kW |
| Breakout force | 11.92kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E17z, Hitachi ZX220W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E17z if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,712kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2230mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- Compact Plant Sales - Farnham
Buy or hire the ZX220W-7 if...
- you want one that has 118kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 18,388kg
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 E17z and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 118kW more power and is the bigger machine by 18,388kg. The Bobcat E17z is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range.
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