Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 10,968kg and has 73kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 10,968kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 73kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 10,968kg
- you want one that has 73kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 10,968kg and has 73kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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