Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 114kW more power and is the bigger machine by 17.9 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 114kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 17.9 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 2,602 mm |
| Engine power | 128kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 21.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,022 mm |
| Width | - | 1,400 mm |
| Height | - | 2,392 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 114kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 17.9 tonnes
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 ET24 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 114kW more power and is the bigger machine by 17.9 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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