Head to head
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 20,175kg and has 115kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 20,175kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 115kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 3.78m (12.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX210LC-7 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,900 - 23,900kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,180mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Wacker Neuson ET18. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX210LC-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 20,175kg
- you want one that has 115kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.78m (12.5ft) deeper
A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 20,175kg and has 115kW more power. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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