Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 14,645kg and has 77kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 14,645kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 77kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,895 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 14,645kg
- you want one that has 77kW 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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 14,645kg and has 77kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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