Hitachi ZW140-7 vs SANY SW940L

The SANY SW940L is the heavier machine, at 14.6 t against 11.8 t.

The Hitachi ZW140-7 is ahead on: dumps higher, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The SANY SW940L is ahead on: more torque, digs deeper, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Hitachi ZW140-7 and the SANY SW940L drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Hitachi ZW140-7	SANY SW940L
Operating weight	11,840 kg	14,600 kg
Max torqueHigher is better	712 Nm	1,120 Nm+57%
Digging depthHigher is better	0.04 m	0.122 m+205%
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better	2.865 m+7%	2.688 m
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better	3.8 m	3.837 m+1%
Bucket capacityHigher is better	2 m³	2.3 m³+15%
Static tipping load (straight)Higher is better	9,490 kg	10,145 kg+7%
Breakout forceHigher is better	98 kN	107 kN+9%
Pump flowHigher is better	194 L/min	220 L/min+13%
Fuel tankHigher is better	205 L	236 L+15%
Width over tyresLower is better	2.47 m	2.476 m
Height to top of cabLower is better	3.275 m+3%	3.36 m

All specifications

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FigureHitachi ZW140-7 SANY SW940L

Dimensions

Overall length (bucket on ground)7.22 m7.843 mShipping length with bucket

Overall length (without bucket)6.235 m6.48 mShipping length without attachment

Height to top of cab3.275 m3.36 m

Width over tyres2.47 m2.476 mOverall tyre width

Wheelbase3 m3 m

Ground clearance0.425 m0.407 m

Tread width1.93 mNot published

Bucket width2.48 m2.545 m

Turning radius (centre of outside tyre)5.085 mNot published

Turning radius (inside of inside tyre)2.875 mNot published

Turning radius (outside of bucket at carry)5.86 mNot published

Overall operating height at full height5.015 mNot published

Bucket pin height at carry0.535 mHeight of bucket pin at carryNot published

Hinge pin height (max lift)3.8 m3.837 m

Lift arm clearance at full height3.55 mStandard armNot published

Dump clearance at max lift2.865 mAt 45 degrees, full height; 2.0 m³ bucket2.688 m

Reach at max lift0.89 m45 degree dump, full height; 2.0 m³ bucket1.21 mAt 45° discharge

Digging depth0.04 m0.122 mLevel bucket

Roll back at carry50°Not published

Roll back at ground42°42°

Roll back angle at full height55°Not published

Height to beaconNot published3.639 mGround to beacon

Rear axle to rear bumperNot published2.036 m

Front axle to articulation pivotNot published1.48 mCentre line of front axle to centre pivot

Max dump heightNot published5.296 m

Clearance circle (outside of tyres)Not published5.389 m

Clearance circle (counterweight)Not published5.483 m

Max. circleNot published6.087 m

Counterweight widthNot published2.1 m

Roll back at max liftNot published62°

Dump angle at full liftNot published44°

Roll back at carry heightNot published46°

Tail angle to rear wheelNot published28°

Max steering angleNot published40°

Weight

Operating weight11,840 kg14,600 kg

Engine

Engine modelCummins B4.5Cummins B6.7

EmissionsEU Stage VEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V

Cylinders46

Displacement4.5 L6.7 L

Gross power115 kW (154 hp)Not published

Net power114 kW (153 hp)ISO 9249 at 2,200 rpmNot published

Max torque712 NmGross at 1,200 rpm; net 704 Nm1,120 Nm

Engine powerNot published129 kW (173 hp)

Performance

Bucket capacity2 m³2.3 m³

Static tipping load (straight)9,490 kgISO 14397-1, 2.0 m³ bucket10,145 kg

Static tipping load (full turn)8,240 kg8,571 kg

Breakout force98 kN2.0 m³ bucket; 9,990 kgf107 kN

Top speed39 km/h4th gear, 20.5R25 tyres25 mph (forward 4th); reverse 3rd 17 mphFlyer prints speeds in mph only

Travel speed, 1st13 km/hNot published

Travel speed, 2nd13 km/hNot published

Travel speed, 3rd20 km/hNot published

Lift arm raise time4.9 sNot published

Lift arm lower time3.1 sNot published

Bucket dump time1.2 sNot published

Total hydraulic cycle time9.2 s10.2 s

Rated payloadNot published4.2 t

Raise timeNot published5.4 s

Lower (float down) timeNot published3.2 s

Dump timeNot published1.6 s

Hydraulics

Pump flow194 L/minMain gear pump (also steering), at 2,200 rpm220 L/minMax flow

Max pressure206 bar250 bar

Brake, fan and pilot pump flow45 L/minNot published

Articulation angleNot published40°Each direction (+/- 40)

Transmission

Transmission2-motor hydrostatic with summation gearbox, fixed-ratio powershift countershaft, 4 speedsZF 4WG190 countershaft powershift; automatic, manual and kick-down shift modes; 4 forward / 3 reverse

Steering angle40°Each direction, 80 degrees totalNot published

Oscillation angle20°Total (+10 / -10)Not published

Tyres

Tyres20.5R25 (L3)20.5R25 L3 radial

Service capacities

Fuel tank205 L236 L

Cooling system20 L31 L

Engine oil16 L15 L

Differentials and final drives, front24 L35 L

Differentials and final drives, rear25 L35 L

Hydraulic tank80 L110 L

DEF/AdBlue tank25 L22 L

Sources: Hitachi ZW140-7 / ZW160-7 brochure (Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia, Dec 2023) · SANY SW940L Stage V flyer (4 pages, version 2025-12-30), SANY Group global site

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Hitachi ZW140-7SANY SW940LSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Hitachi ZW140-7 vs SANY SW940L: questions

Which is bigger, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or SANY SW940L?

By operating weight the SANY SW940L is the biggest at 14.6 t, then the Hitachi ZW140-7 at 11.8 t.

Which digs deeper, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Hitachi ZW140-7 0.04 m, SANY SW940L 0.122 m (digging depth), a 205% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Hitachi ZW140-7 2 m³, SANY SW940L 2.3 m³ (bucket capacity), a 15% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Hitachi ZW140-7 9,490 kg, SANY SW940L 10,145 kg (static tipping load (straight)), a 7% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Hitachi ZW140-7 205 L, SANY SW940L 236 L (fuel tank), a 15% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or SANY SW940L?

The Hitachi ZW140-7: Hitachi ZW140-7 2.47 m, SANY SW940L 2.476 m (width over tyres), a 0% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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