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Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Komatsu D51PX

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in hitachi's zx-7 wheeled range. The Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-7
Hitachi ZX220W-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
D51PX
Komatsu D51PX

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-7Komatsu D51PX
Operating weight20,100 - 24,900kg14,180kg
Dig depth5,810 - 6,300mm-
Engine power128kW-
Class-14 tonne

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Komatsu D51PX. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ZX220W-7 if...

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.

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Full ZX220W-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the D51PX if...

A mid-size dozer built with wider, low ground pressure tracks for soft or wet ground. Groundworks and landfill contractors choose the PX variant over a standard-track D51 where the ground itself would otherwise bog a machine down.

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Full D51PX specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Komatsu D51PX?

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Komatsu D51PX is a low ground pressure crawler dozer, 14 tonne class.

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