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Hamm HD 12i VV vs Hitachi ZX220W-5B

The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire

Specifications side by side

Hamm HD 12i VVHitachi ZX220W-5B
Operating weight2,695 kg21,400 - 24,000kg
Drum width1,200 mm-
Maximum working width1,250 mm-
Power ISO 1439624.6 kW-
Engine power-122kW

Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Hitachi ZX220W-5B. 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 ZX220W-5B if...

A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hamm HD 12i VV and the Hitachi ZX220W-5B?

The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom.

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