Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Hitachi ZX85USB-6
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 80kW more power and is the bigger machine by 12,970kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 80kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 12,970kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 8,430 - 9,060kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 42.4kW |
| Dig depth | - | 3,910 - 4,510mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Hitachi ZX85USB-6. 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
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,970kg
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 ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Hitachi ZX85USB-6?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 80kW more power and is the bigger machine by 12,970kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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