Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs JCB 9T-2
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 16 tonnes and has 67kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 16 tonnes.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 67kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | JCB 9T-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 5,400kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 55kW (74hp) |
| Payload | - | 9,000kg |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, JCB 9T-2. 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 16 tonnes
- you want one that has 67kW 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the 9T-2 if...
A high-capacity straight-tip dumper for groundworks and civils contractors moving large volumes of spoil or aggregate on bigger sites, where a smaller dumper would mean too many trips. Requires an operator holding the appropriate site dumper category.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the JCB 9T-2?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 16 tonnes and has 67kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the JCB 9T-2 is a 9 tonne payload site dumper.
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