Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Takeuchi TB235-2
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in hitachi's zx-7 wheeled range. The Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Takeuchi TB235-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 3465 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 3245 mm |
| Engine power | 128kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 3595 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 27.1 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Takeuchi TB235-2. 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 TB235-2 if...
A popular 3.5 tonne class digger for groundworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping contractors, and a regular hire fleet size. Suits trenching and foundation digging where more reach and lift than a 3 tonne machine is needed.
Full TB235-2 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Takeuchi TB235-2?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Takeuchi TB235-2 is a 3.5 tonne compact excavator.
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