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Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11.6 tonnes and has 60kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX135USB-7
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 - image: Hitachi Construction Machinery
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135USB-7Wacker Neuson ET24
Operating weight13,800 - 16,000kg2,200 to 2,746 kg
Engine power74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249)13.8 kW
Breakout force-21.8 kN
Length-4,022 mm
Dig depth-2,602 mm
Width-1,400 mm
Height-2,392 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 11.6 tonnes
  • 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.

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Full ZX135USB-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET24 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.

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Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 11.6 tonnes and has 60kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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