Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,075kg and has 60kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,075kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 60kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 12,075kg
- you want one that has 60kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 12,075kg and has 60kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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