Head to head
Hitachi ZX350LC-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 32,475kg and has 196kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 32,475kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX350LC-6 has 196kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX350LC-6 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 34,200 - 36,300kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,500 - 7,380mm | 2,402 mm |
| Engine power | 210kW (ISO14396) | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX350LC-6, Wacker Neuson ET18. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX350LC-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 32,475kg
- you want one that has 196kW more power
Sized for bulk earthmoving, quarry and large groundworks contractors who need high dig depth and bucket capacity rather than tight site manoeuvrability. It sits above the typical hire-fleet mid-range and suits larger civils and demolition packages.
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 ZX350LC-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is the bigger machine by 32,475kg and has 196kW more power. The Hitachi ZX350LC-6 is a 34-36 tonne large crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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