Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Takeuchi TB240
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 95kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 95kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Takeuchi TB240 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 4070KG |
| Engine power | 122kW | 26.7kW |
| Dig depth | - | 3465mm |
| Bucket breakout force | - | 30.8kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Takeuchi TB240. 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 95kW 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 TB240 if...
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Takeuchi TB240?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 95kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning.
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