Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Kubota U27-4
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 17,510kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 17,510kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Kubota U27-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 2,590kg or 2,490kg depending on variant |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 2,820mm maximum |
| Engine power | 128kW | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,740mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Kubota U27-4. 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 17,510kg
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 U27-4 if...
The step up from the KX019-4 when you need more depth and reach but still have to work close to walls and fences. Tight tail swing is what makes it usable in an occupied garden, and it is one of the most common hire machines in Britain for exactly that reason.
Listed by
- MY Tool Hire Ltd - Harrow
- Standard Plant Hire - Keston
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Kubota U27-4?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 17,510kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Kubota U27-4 is a tight tail swing compact excavator, around 2.5 tonnes.
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