Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 60kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,245kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 60kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 8,245kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 60kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,245kg
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 EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 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 EW65?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 60kW more power and is the bigger machine by 8,245kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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