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Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET65

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,922kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hitachi ZX145W-6
Hitachi ZX145W-6 - image: Flannery Plant Hire
Wacker Neuson ET65
Wacker Neuson ET65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX145W-6Wacker Neuson ET65
Operating weight15,000 - 17,200kg6,078 to 7,358 kg
Dig depth5,520 - 5,770mm4,184 mm
Engine power105kW (ISO14396)42 kW
Breakout force-50.7 kN
Length-6,137 mm
Width-1,950 mm
Height-2,478 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 8,922kg

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 ET65 if...

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.

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Full ET65 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?

The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,922kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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