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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Yanmar ViO33-6

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 104kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire
Yanmar ViO33-6
Yanmar ViO33-6 - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BYanmar ViO33-6
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg3155 kg (canopy) / 3275 kg (cabin)
Engine power122kW18.5 kW / 24.8 HP at 2200 rpm
Breakout force-29.9 kN
Fuel tank-41 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Yanmar ViO33-6. 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 has 104kW 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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Full ZX220W-5B specifications →

Buy or hire the ViO33-6 if...

A zero-tail swing digger for groundworkers, utility contractors and hire fleets on trenching, drainage and foundations beside walls and fences. Suits urban sites with limited space.

Full ViO33-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Yanmar ViO33-6?

The Hitachi ZX220W-5B has 104kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Yanmar ViO33-6 is a 3.2 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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