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Hamm HD 12i VV vs Hitachi ZX135W-7

The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7 - image: Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Specifications side by side

Hamm HD 12i VVHitachi ZX135W-7
Operating weight2,695 kg14,500 - 15,900kg
Drum width1,200 mm-
Maximum working width1,250 mm-
Power ISO 1439624.6 kW-
Engine power-105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)

Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Hitachi ZX135W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

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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 Hamm HD 12i VV and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?

The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.

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