Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Kubota KX71-3
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in hitachi's zx-7 wheeled range. The Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Kubota KX71-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | approx. 6,550lb (2,970kg) |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | - |
| Engine power | 128kW | - |
| Length | - | 14ft 11in |
| Width | - | 4ft 11in |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Kubota KX71-3. 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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the KX71-3 if...
A sub-3 tonne mini excavator for small groundworks, drainage and garden digging jobs. It is a size class widely hired by landscapers and general builders for work too small to justify a larger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Kubota KX71-3?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Kubota KX71-3 is a mini excavator.
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