Head to head
Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 13,471kg and has 95kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 13,471kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 95kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135W-7 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,500 - 15,900kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249) | 9.9 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX135W-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 13,471kg
- you want one that has 95kW more power
A road-legal wheeled excavator for contractors who need to self-drive between sites without a low-loader, such as utilities and highways crews. The short-tail-swing design keeps it usable on narrow verges and in traffic-managed lanes.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 13,471kg and has 95kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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