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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Kubota KX037-4

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 104kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire
Kubota KX037-4
Kubota KX037-4 - image: Kubota (U.K.) Limited

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BKubota KX037-4
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg3518 kg
Engine power122kW17.8 kw
Dig depth-3410 mm
Width-1550 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Kubota KX037-4. 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 104kW 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 KX037-4 if...

A 3.5 tonne class digger used by groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets for trenching, foundations and landscaping. Suits sites that need more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine.

Full KX037-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Kubota KX037-4?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 104kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Kubota KX037-4 is a 3.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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