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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Manitou MT933

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 14,255kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Manitou MT933
Manitou MT933 - image: morrisleslie.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BManitou MT933
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg7,145kg
Engine power122kW-
Max lift capacity-3,300kg
Max lift height-9.07m

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Manitou MT933. 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 14,255kg

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 MT933 if...

A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.

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Full MT933 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Manitou MT933?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 14,255kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler.

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