Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 103kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 103kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 128kW | 24.8kW (33.2 bhp) @ 2800rpm |
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | - |
| Payload | - | 3000 kg |
| Heaped capacity | - | 1680 litres |
| Engine | - | Yanmar 3TNV88 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip. 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 103kW 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 3 Tonne Front Tip if...
A mid-size front tip dumper for groundworks, drainage and general muck shifting on UK sites where a 3 tonne payload is enough. Sits between the 1 tonne hi-tip and the 6 tonne dumpers in the Thwaites range.
Full 3 Tonne Front Tip specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 103kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Thwaites 3 Tonne Front Tip is a 3 tonne front tip site dumper.
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