Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Liebherr L556 XPower
The Liebherr L556 XPower is the bigger machine by 4.6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Liebherr L556 XPower is the bigger machine by 4.6 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Liebherr L556 XPower | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 19,600 - 21,600 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Tipping load | - | 9,300 - 13,750 kg |
| Bucket capacity | - | 2.80 - 10.00 m3 |
| Rated output ISO 14396 / ECE-R.120 | - | 183 kW / 249 HP |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Liebherr L556 XPower. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the L556 XPower if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4.6 tonnes
A large wheel loader for quarry and bulk material handling work. Liebherr's XPower driveline splits power between hydrostatic and mechanical drive to cut fuel use on repetitive load-and-carry cycles.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Liebherr L556 XPower?
The Liebherr L556 XPower is the bigger machine by 4.6 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Liebherr L556 XPower is a large wheel loader with XPower power-split driveline.
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