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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Wacker Neuson EW100

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 50kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,875kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7
Wacker Neuson EW100
Wacker Neuson EW100 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Wacker Neuson EW100
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg10,625 to 11,855 kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)55.4 kW
Breakout force-73.3 kN
Length-6,707 mm
Dig depth-4,968 mm
Width-2,450 mm
Height-2,980 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 3,875kg

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 EW100 if...

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 mm.

Full EW100 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 has 50kW more power and is the bigger machine by 3,875kg. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.

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