Head to head
Hitachi ZX170W-6 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Hitachi ZX170W-6 digs 86cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX170W-6 digs 86cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX170W-6 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dig depth | up to 5,830mm (5,720mm with 2-piece boom, 2.50m arm) | 4,968 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
| Engine power | - | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Hitachi ZX170W-6, Wacker Neuson EW100. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX170W-6 if...
- you want one that digs 86cm (3ft) deeper
A larger wheeled digger for contractors handling bigger drainage, sewer and groundworks packages who still need to drive between sites on the public road. The extra size over the 145W gives more reach and breakout force.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the EW100 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 4,968 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX170W-6 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Hitachi ZX170W-6 digs 86cm (3ft) deeper. The Hitachi ZX170W-6 is a 17 tonne wheeled excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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