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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs JCB 19C-1

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 110kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire
JCB 19C-1
JCB 19C-1 - image: JCB

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BJCB 19C-1
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg1910 kg
Engine power122kW11.7 kW
Dig depth-2.81 m
Dump height-2.81 m

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, JCB 19C-1. 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 110kW 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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Full ZX220W-5B specifications →

Buy or hire the 19C-1 if...

A small, easily towed digger for hire fleets and groundworkers on domestic extensions, drainage runs and service trenches. Suits jobs where a 1.5 to 2 tonne machine can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full 19C-1 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the JCB 19C-1?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 110kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the JCB 19C-1 is a 2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator.

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