Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 551kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 551kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Wacker Neuson ET145. 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 50kW more power
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 ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 551kg
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Full ET145 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 50kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 551kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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