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Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 110kW more power and is the bigger machine by 16,547kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-7
Hitachi ZX220W-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-7Wacker Neuson ET35
Operating weight20,100 - 24,900kg3,553 to 4,753 kg
Dig depth5,810 - 6,300mm3,497 mm
Engine power128kW18.2 kW
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 110kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 16,547kg

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 ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 110kW more power and is the bigger machine by 16,547kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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