Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Kubota KX060-5
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 80kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 80kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Kubota KX060-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 5441 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 3875 mm |
| Engine power | 128kW | 47.6 kw |
| Width | - | 1960 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Kubota KX060-5. 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 has 80kW more power
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 KX060-5 if...
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Kubota KX060-5?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 80kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator.
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