Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Volvo L220H
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 60,350kg and has 237kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 60,350kg.
- Engine power: the Volvo L220H has 237kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Volvo L220H | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 68,780-72,970 lb |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 375hp (Volvo D13J, Tier 4f) |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | - |
| Bucket capacity | - | 5.6-20.9 yd3 |
| Breakout force | - | 55,075 lbf |
| Static tipping load | - | 46,295 lbs |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Volvo L220H. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the L220H if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 60,350kg
- 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 ZX85USB-6 and the Volvo L220H?
The Volvo L220H is the bigger machine by 60,350kg and has 237kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Volvo L220H is a large wheel loader.
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