Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 97kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 97kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 122kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 97kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 97kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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