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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 104kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40
Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 - image: Volvo Construction Equipment

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BVolvo Construction Equipment ECR40
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg3,985 kg
Engine power122kW18.5 kW
Bucket capacity-0.052 - 0.148 m3

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40. 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 104kW 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.

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Full ZX220W-5B specifications →

Buy or hire the ECR40 if...

A short swing radius compact excavator for trenching, landscaping and building work in confined spaces. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a 4 tonne digger is needed close to walls and traffic.

Full ECR40 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 104kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Volvo Construction Equipment ECR40 is a 4 tonne short swing mini excavator.

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