Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 54kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 54kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 6.3 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 128kW |
| Dig depth | - | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Hitachi ZX220W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ZX220W-7 if...
- you want one that has 54kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6.3 tonnes
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 Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 54kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6.3 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing 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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