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Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET145

The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 1,751kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX135USB-7
Hitachi ZX135USB-7
Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135USB-7Wacker Neuson ET145
Operating weight13,800 - 16,000kg15,551 to 17,275 kg
Engine power74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249)55 kW
Breakout force-91 kN
Length-7,788 mm
Dig depth-5,442 mm
Width-2,490 mm
Height-2,786 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 has 19kW 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.

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Full ZX135USB-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET145 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,751kg

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.

Full ET145 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?

The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 1,751kg. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.

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