Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,871kg and has 108kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,871kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 108kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 19,871kg
- you want one that has 108kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,871kg and has 108kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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