Head to head
Bobcat E19 vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 118kW more power and is the bigger machine by 18,195kg.
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 18,195kg.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E19 | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1905kg | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Dig depth | 2364mm | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
| Engine power | 10.1kW | 128kW |
| Breakout force | 12.63kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E19, Hitachi ZX220W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E19 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,905kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2364mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
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 18,195kg
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 E19 and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 118kW more power and is the bigger machine by 18,195kg. The Bobcat E19 is a 1.5 tonne class mini 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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