Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Kubota KX71-3
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Engine power | 122kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Kubota KX71-3. 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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