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Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Kubota KX019-4

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 18,320kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-7
Hitachi ZX220W-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-7Kubota KX019-4
Operating weight20,100 - 24,900kg1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy
Dig depth5,810 - 6,300mm2,580mm maximum
Engine power128kW-
Maximum reach-4,070mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Kubota KX019-4. 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 18,320kg

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 KX019-4 if...

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Kubota KX019-4?

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 18,320kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.

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