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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Hitachi ZX75US-5

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 80kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire
ZX75US-5
Hitachi ZX75US-5

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BHitachi ZX75US-5
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg8730kg (19,244lb)
Engine power122kW42.4kW (56.9hp)
Max digging depth-4.61m (15'1")

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Hitachi ZX75US-5. 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 has 80kW more power

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.

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Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...

A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.

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Full ZX75US-5 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Hitachi ZX75US-5?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 80kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator.

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