Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H has 237kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 237kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the L220H if...
- you want one that has 237kW more power
A large production wheel loader for quarries and bulk material handling rather than general building sites. Its wide bucket capacity range lets one machine be set up for anything from aggregates to woodchip, which suits quarry and waste transfer operators.
Listed by
- Eco Plant Hire And Sales Ltd - Peterborough, Whittlesey
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H has 237kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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