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Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET08

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 19,071kg and has 118kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-7
Hitachi ZX220W-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Wacker Neuson ET08
Wacker Neuson ET08 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-7Wacker Neuson ET08
Operating weight20,100 - 24,900kg1,029 to 1,115 kg
Dig depth5,810 - 6,300mm1,766 mm
Engine power128kW9.9 kW
Breakout force-8.9 kN
Length-2,850 mm
Width-700 mm
Height-2,261 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Wacker Neuson ET08. 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 19,071kg
  • you want one that has 118kW 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.

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Full ZX220W-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET08 if...

A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.

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Full ET08 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 19,071kg and has 118kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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