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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Hitachi ZX85USB-6

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 13kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
Hitachi ZX85USB-6
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 - image: Barnes Plant Sales Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FHitachi ZX85USB-6
Operating weight5,691kg8,430 - 9,060kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)42.4kW
Dig depth-3,910 - 4,510mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Hitachi ZX85USB-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 13kW more power

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 ZX85USB-6 if...

A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.

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Full ZX85USB-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Hitachi ZX85USB-6?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 13kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.

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