Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Volvo ECR88D
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 6,380kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 6,380kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | - |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Volvo ECR88D. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,380kg
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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 6,380kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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