Head to head
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

Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 8,922kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 4,184 mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (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.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
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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