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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Hitachi ZX220W-5B

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 67kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FHitachi ZX220W-5B
Operating weight5,691kg21,400 - 24,000kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)122kW

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Hitachi ZX220W-5B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F specifications →

Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...

  • you want one that has 67kW 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Hitachi ZX220W-5B?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 67kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.

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