Head to head
Hitachi ZX145W-6 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,082kg.
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 7,082kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX145W-6 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 15,000 - 17,200kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,520 - 5,770mm | 4,169 mm |
| Engine power | 105kW (ISO14396) | 42 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 68 kN |
| Length | - | 6,939 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX145W-6, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 7,082kg
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 EZ80 if...
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 mm. 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 EZ80?
The Hitachi ZX145W-6 has 63kW more power and is the bigger machine by 7,082kg. The Hitachi ZX145W-6 is a 14-17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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