Head to head
Hitachi ZX225US-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,075kg and has 115kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
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Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,075kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 has 115kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX225US-7 digs 3.72m (12ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX225US-7 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 24,800 - 29,100kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,120mm | 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 ZX225US-7, Wacker Neuson ET18. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX225US-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 23,075kg
- you want one that has 115kW more power
- you want one that digs 3.72m (12ft) deeper
For contractors working in restricted yards or alongside live structures who still need the dig performance of a 20-tonne-plus machine. The reduced tail swing keeps the counterweight closer to the tracks than a standard crawler excavator of this size.
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 ZX225US-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is the bigger machine by 23,075kg and has 115kW more power. The Hitachi ZX225US-7 is a 22-29 tonne reduced-tail-swing medium excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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