Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Hitachi ZX220W-7
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 1.3 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 6kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 1.3 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 6kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Hitachi ZX220W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 20,100 - 24,900kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 128kW |
| Dig depth | - | 5,810 - 6,300mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Hitachi ZX220W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1.3 tonnes
A heavier wheeled excavator for contractors who need crawler-excavator-like dig performance with road mobility, such as sewer renewal and larger utility schemes. The two-piece boom gives more flexible reach over obstacles than a monoblock design.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ZX220W-7 if...
- you want one that has 6kW more power
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 ZX220W-5B and the Hitachi ZX220W-7?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 1.3 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 6kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range.
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