Head to head
Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 10,468kg and has 73kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 10,468kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 73kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX135W-7 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 14,500 - 15,900kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249) | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 10,468kg
- you want one that has 73kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 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 ET42?
The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 10,468kg and has 73kW more power. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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