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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET90

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 50kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,790kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7
Wacker Neuson ET90
Wacker Neuson ET90 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Wacker Neuson ET90
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg8,710 to 10,506 kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)55.4 kW
Breakout force-74 kN
Length-7,139 mm
Dig depth-4,679 mm
Width-2,250 mm
Height-2,562 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 50kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,790kg

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 ET90 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.

Full ET90 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET90?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 50kW more power and is the bigger machine by 5,790kg. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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