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Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 113kW more power and is the bigger machine by 17,645kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-7
Hitachi ZX220W-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Wacker Neuson EZ26
Wacker Neuson EZ26 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-7Wacker Neuson EZ26
Operating weight20,100 - 24,900kg2,455 to 3,358 kg
Dig depth5,810 - 6,300mm2,803 mm
Engine power128kW14.6 kW
Breakout force-22.6 kN
Length-4,199 mm
Width-1,550 mm
Height-2,412 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 113kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 17,645kg

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 EZ26 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 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 2,803 mm. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Full EZ26 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 113kW more power and is the bigger machine by 17,645kg. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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