Hitachi ZW140-7 vs Volvo L90H

The Volvo L90H is the heavier machine, at 15.1 t against 11.8 t, and the Volvo L90H has more power (134 kW against 114 kW).

The Hitachi ZW140-7 is ahead on: more hydraulic flow, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Volvo L90H is ahead on: more power, more torque, digs deeper, dumps higher, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Hitachi ZW140-7 and the Volvo L90H 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	Volvo L90H
Operating weight	11,840 kg	15,120 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	115 kW	134 kW+17%
Max torqueHigher is better	712 Nm	800 Nm+12%
Digging depthHigher is better	0.04 m	0.112 m+180%
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better	2.865 m	2.9 m+1%
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better	3.8 m	4.04 m+6%
Bucket capacityHigher is better	2 m³	2.8 m³+40%
Static tipping load (straight)Higher is better	9,490 kg	11,780 kg+24%
Breakout forceHigher is better	98 kN	138 kN+41%
Pump flowHigher is better	194 L/min+13%	171 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	205 L	222 L+8%
Top speedHigher is better	39 km/h	50 km/h+28%
Width over tyresLower is better	2.47 m+1%	2.49 m
Height to top of cabLower is better	3.275 m	3.28 m

All specifications

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Differences only(74)

FigureHitachi ZW140-7 Volvo L90H

Dimensions

Overall length (bucket on ground)7.22 m7.59 m

Overall length (without bucket)6.235 mNot published

Height to top of cab3.275 m3.28 m

Width over tyres2.47 m2.49 m20.5 R25 L3 tyres

Wheelbase3 m3.05 m

Ground clearance0.425 m0.45 m

Tread width1.93 m1.96 m

Bucket width2.48 m2.75 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 m4.04 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 bucket2.9 m

Reach at max lift0.89 m45 degree dump, full height; 2.0 m³ bucket0.99 m

Digging depth0.04 m0.112 m

Roll back at carry50°Not published

Roll back at ground42°Not published

Roll back angle at full height55°Not published

Bucket hinge pin to rear endNot published6.17 m

Rear axle to rear bumperNot published1.88 m

Dump height at reach N (position G)Not published2.132 m

Bucket bottom height at max liftNot published3.73 m

Operating heightNot published5.38 m

Reach at 45° discharge, position GNot published1.66 m

Digging depth, max dump (S)Not published1.18 m

Clearance circle (diameter)Not published12.24 m

Turning radius (outside of tyres)Not published5.43 m

Turning radius (inside of tyres)Not published2.94 m

Weight

Operating weight11,840 kg15,120 kg

Engine

Engine modelCummins B4.5Volvo D6E6-cylinder in-line turbo diesel, common rail

EmissionsEU Stage VTier 3 / Stage IIIA

Cylinders4Not published

Displacement4.5 L5.7 L

Gross power115 kW (154 hp)134 kW (180 hp)ISO 14396, at 1,600-1,900 rpm

Net power114 kW (153 hp)ISO 9249 at 2,200 rpm134 kW (180 hp)ISO 9249 / SAE J1349, at 1,600-1,900 rpm

Max torque712 NmGross at 1,200 rpm; net 704 Nm800 NmAt 1,600 rpm (gross and net)

Performance

Bucket capacity2 m³2.8 m³

Static tipping load (straight)9,490 kgISO 14397-1, 2.0 m³ bucket11,780 kg

Static tipping load (full turn)8,240 kg10,070 kg

Breakout force98 kN2.0 m³ bucket; 9,990 kgf138 kN

Top speed39 km/h4th gear, 20.5R25 tyres50 km/h

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 s12 sLift 5.7 s, tilt 2.3 s, lower empty 4 s

Hydraulics

Pump flow194 L/minMain gear pump (also steering), at 2,200 rpm171 L/minPump 2, at 10 MPa and 1,900 rpm

Max pressure206 bar310 bar

Brake, fan and pilot pump flow45 L/minNot published

Transmission

Transmission2-motor hydrostatic with summation gearbox, fixed-ratio powershift countershaft, 4 speedsVolvo HTE 125C countershaft powershift (HTL 125 with lock-up), APS automatic 1-4

Steering angle40°Each direction, 80 degrees totalNot published

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

AxlesNot publishedVolvo AWB 25 front / AWB 20 rear; 100% front differential lock

Rear axle oscillationNot published13°

Tyres

Tyres20.5R25 (L3)20.5 R25 L3

Service capacities

Fuel tank205 L222 L

Cooling system20 L30 LEngine coolant

Engine oil16 LNot published

Differentials and final drives, front24 L35 L

Differentials and final drives, rear25 L27 L

Hydraulic tank80 L90 L

DEF/AdBlue tank25 LNot published

Engine oil, with filterNot published20 LEngine oil

Angles

Rack-back angle at full liftNot published57°

Dump angle at full liftNot published45°

Rack back angle at ground levelNot published44°

Rack-back angle at carryNot published49°

Max dump angle at groundNot published67°

Articulation angleNot published40°±40°

Sources: Hitachi ZW140-7 / ZW160-7 brochure (Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia, Dec 2023) · Volvo L90H product guide (Tier 2/Tier 3 markets) Ref. 20061992_C, 2026.01

Drawn to scale

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

Hitachi ZW140-7Volvo L90HSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Hitachi ZW140-7 vs Volvo L90H: questions

Which is bigger, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or Volvo L90H?

By operating weight the Volvo L90H is the biggest at 15.1 t, then the Hitachi ZW140-7 at 11.8 t.

Which has more power, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: Hitachi ZW140-7 115 kW (154 hp), Volvo L90H 134 kW (180 hp) (gross power), a 17% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: Hitachi ZW140-7 0.04 m, Volvo L90H 0.112 m (digging depth), a 180% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: Hitachi ZW140-7 2 m³, Volvo L90H 2.8 m³ (bucket capacity), a 40% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: Hitachi ZW140-7 9,490 kg, Volvo L90H 11,780 kg (static tipping load (straight)), a 24% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or Volvo L90H?

The Volvo L90H: Hitachi ZW140-7 205 L, Volvo L90H 222 L (fuel tank), a 8% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Hitachi ZW140-7 or Volvo L90H?

The Hitachi ZW140-7: Hitachi ZW140-7 2.47 m, Volvo L90H 2.49 m (width over tyres), a 1% 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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