Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,676kg and has 108kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,676kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 108kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-5B | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,400 - 24,000kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 122kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 19,676kg
- 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is the bigger machine by 19,676kg and has 108kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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