Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 9,242kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 9,242kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | JCB Loadall 540-140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 10,858kg |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | - |
| Engine power | 128kW | - |
| Maximum lift height | - | 13.8m with stabilisers extended |
| Maximum forward reach | - | 9.25m |
| Maximum lift capacity | - | 4,000kg at ground level with stabilisers deployed |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, JCB Loadall 540-140. 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 9,242kg
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 Loadall 540-140 if...
A high-reach telehandler for construction sites and larger farms that need to place material at height rather than move pallets around a yard. Lift capacity falls sharply as the boom extends, which is the number that actually governs what it can do.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the JCB Loadall 540-140?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 9,242kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the JCB Loadall 540-140 is a telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class.
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