Head to head
Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 12,971kg and has 91kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 12,971kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 91kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135W-7 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,500 - 15,900kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 12,971kg
- you want one that has 91kW 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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 12,971kg and has 91kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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