Head to head
Doosan DX235LC 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
| Doosan DX235LC | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 23.2 tonnes | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Engine power | 124kW (Doosan DL06P) | 128kW |
| Max digging depth | 6.095m | - |
| Bucket capacity | 1.05m3 standard (0.51-1.32m3 range) | - |
| Dig depth | - | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
Sources: Doosan DX235LC, Hitachi ZX220W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX235LC if...
A mid-size crawler excavator used for groundworks, drainage and general digging on commercial sites. Its 23-tonne class puts it between compact excavators and the larger machines used for bulk earthmoving.
Full DX235LC specifications →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 Doosan DX235LC and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 4kW more power. The Doosan DX235LC is a 23-tonne class crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range.
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