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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19.2 tonnes and has 108kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BWacker Neuson ET24
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg2,200 to 2,746 kg
Engine power122kW13.8 kW
Breakout force-21.8 kN
Length-4,022 mm
Dig depth-2,602 mm
Width-1,400 mm
Height-2,392 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 19.2 tonnes
  • 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.

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Buy or hire the ET24 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.

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Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19.2 tonnes and has 108kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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