Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Volvo ECR88D
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 12,780kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 12,780kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Volvo ECR88D | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 8,620 - 9,980 kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | - |
| Gross power | - | 43 kW |
| Bucket capacity | - | 0.08 - 0.33 m3 |
| Overall width | - | 2,300 mm |
| Overall length | - | 6,370 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Volvo ECR88D. 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 12,780kg
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 ECR88D if...
An 8-9 tonne reduced tail swing excavator used for groundworks in restricted spaces, common in UK plant hire and plant sales fleets.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Volvo ECR88D?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 12,780kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Volvo ECR88D is a reduced tail swing excavator.
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