Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 7,722kg and has 32kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 7,722kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 32kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 50.7 kN |
| Length | - | 6,137 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,184 mm |
| Width | - | 1,950 mm |
| Height | - | 2,478 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 7,722kg
- you want one that has 32kW 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 ET65 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 7,722kg and has 32kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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