Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,276kg and has 91kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,276kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 91kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 13,276kg
- you want one that has 91kW 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX145W-6 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is the bigger machine by 13,276kg and has 91kW more power. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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