Head to head
Caterpillar D6N vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 4kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 4kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar D6N | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 16757kg (36,943lb) | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (166hp) at 1800rpm | 128kW |
| Blade capacity | 3.90m3 (LGP VPAT) to 4.30m3 (XL SU) | - |
| Engine | Cat C7.1 ACERT | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
Sources: Caterpillar D6N, Hitachi ZX220W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the D6N if...
A mid-size dozer used for earthmoving, site clearance and haul road maintenance. The VPAT blade option lets one machine angle, tilt and pitch for grading as well as straight pushing.
Listed by
- B & T Plant Hire - Gravesend
- B & T Plant Hire Ltd - Morden
Buy or hire the ZX220W-7 if...
- you want one that has 4kW more power
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 Caterpillar D6N and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 4kW more power. The Caterpillar D6N is a medium crawler dozer; the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range.
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