Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Volvo FMX 540
The Volvo FMX 540 has 275kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo FMX 540 has 275kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Volvo FMX 540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 128kW | 540bhp (D13, Euro 6) |
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | - |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | - |
| Gross weight | - | 32,000kg (32 tonne) |
| Payload | - | 20,000kg |
| Axles | - | 8x4 |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Volvo FMX 540. 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 FMX 540 if...
- you want one that has 275kW more power
A heavy construction truck for muckaway and aggregate haulage contractors who need an 8-wheel tipper or tipper-grab body on a chassis built for site conditions rather than motorway haulage. The high-output D13 engine suits loaded running on soft or hilly access roads.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Volvo FMX 540?
The Volvo FMX 540 has 275kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Volvo FMX 540 is a 540bhp 8x4 heavy tipper/grab truck.
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