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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Volvo L220H

The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 54,280kg and has 175kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Volvo L220H
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg68,780-72,970 lb
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f)
Bucket capacity-5.6-20.9 yd3
Breakout force-55,075 lbf
Static tipping load-46,295 lbs

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

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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Buy or hire the L220H if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 54,280kg
  • you want one that has 175kW more power

A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Volvo L220H?

The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 54,280kg and has 175kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.

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