Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs JCB 8018 CTS
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 18,278kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 18,278kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | JCB 8018 CTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered |
| Engine power | 128kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,028mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, JCB 8018 CTS. 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 18,278kg
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 8018 CTS if...
A very compact machine for groundworkers and landscapers working in domestic gardens, narrow access sites and occasionally indoors. The small footprint is the whole selling point over a 2 to 3 tonne machine, and it is what decides whether the job is possible at all.
Full 8018 CTS specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the JCB 8018 CTS?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 18,278kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the JCB 8018 CTS is a 1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator.
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