Head to head
Bobcat E55z vs Hitachi ZX220W-5B
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 16,129kg and has 86kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 16,129kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 86kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E55z | Hitachi ZX220W-5B | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5271kg | 21,400 - 24,000kg |
| Engine power | 36.4kW | 122kW |
| Dig depth | 3434mm | - |
| Breakout force | 30.99kN | - |
Sources: Bobcat E55z, Hitachi ZX220W-5B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E55z if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.3 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3434mm. 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
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 16,129kg
- you want one that has 86kW more power
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E55z and the Hitachi ZX220W-5B?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 16,129kg and has 86kW more power. The Bobcat E55z is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.
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