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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Komatsu PC210LC-11

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom. The Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading..

Last reviewed 9 November 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire
PC210LC-11
Komatsu PC210LC-11

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BKomatsu PC210LC-11
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg23240 (kg); 51231 (lbs)
Engine power122kW165 (HP); 123 (kW)
Bucket capacity-0.97 (m); 1.27 (yd)

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Komatsu PC210LC-11. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...

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 PC210LC-11 if...

Civil contractors and hire fleets use this crawler excavator for earthmoving, trench work and loading lorries. Its hydrostatic swing and steady hydraulic output help it keep pace through repeated digging cycles. It is a common choice where a larger machine is needed for longer, heavier shifts on big sites.

Full PC210LC-11 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Komatsu PC210LC-11?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Komatsu PC210LC-11 is a a mid-size crawler excavator with a long undercarriage for heavy digging and truck loading..

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