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Hitachi ZX135W-7 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 12,703kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX135W-7
Hitachi ZX135W-7
Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Wacker Neuson EZ17e - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX135W-7Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Operating weight14,500 - 15,900kg1,797 to 2,151 kg
Engine power105kW (ISO14396) / 100kW (ISO9249)-
Breakout force-14.8 kN
Length-3,554 to 3,584 mm
Dig depth-2,323 mm
Width-990 to 1,300 mm
Height-2,365 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX135W-7, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 12,703kg

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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Buy or hire the EZ17e if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX135W-7 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?

The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is the bigger machine by 12,703kg. The Hitachi ZX135W-7 is a 13-16 tonne short-tail wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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