Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Hitachi ZX85USB-6
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,570kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 6,570kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 8,430 - 9,060kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 3,910 - 4,510mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 42.4kW |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Hitachi ZX85USB-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX145W-6 if...
- you want one that has 63kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,570kg
Suits municipal and utility contractors who need a mobile, road-going digger for drainage and reinstatement work spread across several sites in a day. The wheeled undercarriage trades some stability for speed between jobs.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Hitachi ZX85USB-6?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power and is the bigger machine by 6,570kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator.
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