Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 47,380kg and has 158kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 47,380kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 158kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 122kW | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...
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 L220H if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 47,380kg
- you want one that has 158kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 47,380kg and has 158kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Model and brand names are the trademarks of their owners.