Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 12,690kg and has 67kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 12,690kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 67kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,679 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 12,690kg
- you want one that has 67kW 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 ET90 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 12,690kg and has 67kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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