Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Kubota U10
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 120kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 120kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Kubota U10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) |
| Engine power | 128kW | 7.6kW (10.3hp) |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | - |
| Max dig depth | - | 1.8m (5'11") |
| Bucket digging force | - | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Kubota U10. 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 120kW 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 U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Kubota U10?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 120kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Kubota U10 is a micro excavator.
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