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Hitachi ZX220W-7 vs Yanmar ViO23-6

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 113kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Hitachi ZX220W-7
Hitachi ZX220W-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Yanmar ViO23-6
Yanmar ViO23-6 - image: Yanmar (image from Coplant, official Yanmar dealer)

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX220W-7Yanmar ViO23-6
Operating weight20,100 - 24,900kg2245 kg (Canopy) / 2405 kg (Cabin)
Dig depth5,810 - 6,300mm2450 / 2655 mm
Engine power128kW14.6 kW at 2400 rpm

Sources: Hitachi ZX220W-7, Yanmar ViO23-6. 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

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 ViO23-6 if...

A compact mini excavator that keeps within its track width when slewing, used by landscapers, groundworkers and hire fleets for work beside walls, fences and buildings. It can be moved on a trailer behind a pickup or van.

Full ViO23-6 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX220W-7 and the Yanmar ViO23-6?

The Hitachi ZX220W-7 has 113kW more power. The Hitachi ZX220W-7 is a 20-25 tonne wheeled excavator, the largest in Hitachi's ZX-7 wheeled range; the Yanmar ViO23-6 is a 2.3 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator.

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