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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET24

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 91kW more power and is the bigger machine by 12.8 tonnes.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Wacker Neuson ET24
Wacker Neuson ET24 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6Wacker Neuson ET24
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg2,200 to 2,746 kg
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm2,602 mm
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)13.8 kW
Breakout force-21.8 kN
Length-4,022 mm
Width-1,400 mm
Height-2,392 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 91kW more power
  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 12.8 tonnes

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.

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Full ZX145W-6 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET24 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,602 mm.

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Full ET24 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 91kW more power and is the bigger machine by 12.8 tonnes. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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