Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Takeuchi TB260
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in hitachi's zx-7 wheeled range. The Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Takeuchi TB260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 5735 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 3895 mm |
| Engine power | 128kW | - |
| Dump height | - | 4220 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 43.2 kN |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Takeuchi TB260. 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 TB260 if...
A 6 tonne class digger used by groundworks, drainage and civils contractors for deeper trenches, pipe laying and loading lorries. Hire fleets stock it as the step up from 3 to 4 tonne machines.
Full TB260 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Takeuchi TB260?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Takeuchi TB260 is a 5.7 tonne compact excavator.
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