Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 9,768kg and has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 9,768kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 42kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 9,768kg
- you want one that has 42kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 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 ET42?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 9,768kg and has 42kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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