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Comacchio GEO 900 vs Hitachi ZX135W-7

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Specifications side by side

Comacchio GEO 900Hitachi ZX135W-7
Engine power126-180kW (169-240hp)105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)
Weight16-18 tonnes-
Torque range1,300-1,520 daNm-
Feed stroke4,000-7,000mm-
Operating weight-14,500 - 15,900kg

Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Hitachi ZX135W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...

A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.

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Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...

A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.

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