Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs JCB 3CX
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 11,965kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 11,965kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | JCB 3CX | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig |
| Engine power | 128kW | - |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, JCB 3CX. 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 is the bigger machine by 11,965kg
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 3CX if...
The machine most people picture when they think of a building site, and still the default where one machine has to both dig and load. Groundworkers and utilities contractors buy it precisely to avoid putting two machines on a small site.
Full 3CX specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the JCB 3CX?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 11,965kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the JCB 3CX is a wheeled backhoe loader.
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