Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Hitachi ZX85USB-6
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 86kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,670kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 86kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 11,670kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 8,430 - 9,060kg |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 3,910 - 4,510mm |
| Engine power | 128kW | 42.4kW |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Hitachi ZX85USB-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX220W-7 if...
- you want one that has 86kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,670kg
Targets larger utility, sewer and civils contractors who need crawler-class digging power on a road-going wheeled chassis. It sits at the top of Hitachi's current wheeled-excavator line, giving extra reach and depth over the 170W and 145W.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Hitachi ZX85USB-6?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 86kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,670kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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