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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Yanmar ViO57-6B

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 230kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7 - image: Alexandre Prevot, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Yanmar ViO57-6B
Yanmar ViO57-6B - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Yanmar ViO57-6B
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg5485 kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm)
Breakout force-41,9 kN
Fuel tank-66 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Yanmar ViO57-6B. 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 ViO57-6B if...

  • you want one that has 230kW more power

A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.

Full ViO57-6B specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 230kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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