Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,771kg and has 64kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,771kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 64kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135USB-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 12,771kg
- you want one that has 64kW more power
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 ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,771kg and has 64kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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