Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Hitachi ZX135W-7
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 31kW more power and is the bigger machine by 700kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 31kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 700kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Hitachi ZX135W-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 14,500 - 15,900kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249) |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Hitachi ZX135W-7. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
Built for sites with tight working margins - roadside, urban and confined yards - where a swinging counterweight would foul walls, parked vehicles or passing traffic. Popular with utility and demolition contractors working close to structures.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...
- you want one that has 31kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 700kg
A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Hitachi ZX135W-7?
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 31kW more power and is the bigger machine by 700kg. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator.
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