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Hitachi ZX220W-5B vs Yanmar ViO57-6B

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 213kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-5B
Hitachi ZX220W-5B - image: McGovern Plant Hire
Yanmar ViO57-6B
Yanmar ViO57-6B - image: Field & Forest Machinery Ltd

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-5BYanmar ViO57-6B
Operating weight21,400 - 24,000kg5485 kg
Engine power122kW33,5 kW (at 2200 rpm)
Breakout force-41,9 kN
Fuel tank-66 l

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-5B, Yanmar ViO57-6B. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX220W-5B if...

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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Buy or hire the ViO57-6B if...

  • you want one that has 213kW more power

A 5 to 6 tonne zero-tail swing digger for civils and groundworks contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading. Hire fleets use it where space is tight but a bigger machine is needed.

Full ViO57-6B specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-5B and the Yanmar ViO57-6B?

The Yanmar ViO57-6B has 213kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-5B is a 24 tonne wheeled excavator with two-piece boom; the Yanmar ViO57-6B is a 5.5 tonne zero-tail mini excavator.

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