Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Kubota U27-4
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 18,810kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 18,810kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Engine power | 122kW | - |
| Dig depth | - | 2,820mm maximum |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Kubota U27-4. 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 is the bigger machine by 18,810kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Kubota U27-4?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 18,810kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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