Head to head
Hitachi ZX135USB-7 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,175kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is the bigger machine by 3,175kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135USB-7 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,800 - 16,000kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Engine power | 74kW (ISO14396) / 73kW (ISO9249) | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,968 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135USB-7, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,175kg
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 EW100 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.
Full EW100 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135USB-7 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 has 19kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,175kg. The Hitachi ZX135USB-7 is a 13 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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