Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 17,368kg and has 90kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 17,368kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 90kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 17,368kg
- you want one that has 90kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 17,368kg and has 90kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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