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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET35

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 87kW more power and is the bigger machine by 10,947kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7
Wacker Neuson ET35
Wacker Neuson ET35 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Wacker Neuson ET35
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg3,553 to 4,753 kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)18.2 kW
Breakout force-35 kN
Length-5,271 mm
Dig depth-3,497 mm
Width-1,630 mm
Height-2,711 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Wacker Neuson ET35. 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 has 87kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 10,947kg

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.

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Full ZX135W-7 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET35 if...

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.

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Full ET35 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 87kW more power and is the bigger machine by 10,947kg. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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