Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Kubota KX060-5
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 74kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 74kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 5441 kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 47.6 kw |
| Dig depth | - | 3875 mm |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Kubota KX060-5. 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 74kW 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 KX060-5 if...
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 74kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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