Head to head
Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 73kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,390kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 73kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX220W-7 is the bigger machine by 11,390kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX220W-7 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 20,100 - 24,900kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,810 - 6,300mm | 4,679 mm |
| Engine power | 128kW | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 73kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 11,390kg
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 ET90 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 73kW more power and is the bigger machine by 11,390kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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