Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,275kg and has 91kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,275kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 91kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 is the bigger machine by 13,275kg
- you want one that has 91kW 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,275kg and has 91kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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