The Hitachi ZW Series includes wheel loaders for very different jobs, from smaller construction and yard work to quarry, mining and industrial loading. For a used buyer, the main question is not simply “Is the ZW Series reliable?” It is “Which ZW model, generation and configuration matches my workload?” A ZW100 and a ZW550 belong to the same product family, but they are built for very different production levels, bucket sizes, transport requirements and operating costs. Before buying from Japan, first match the loader to your material, required output, truck or hopper height, jobsite space and attachment needs. Then confirm ...