Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 55 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 5,442 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
A 7-8 tonne excavator with a reduced tail swing radius, letting it work close to walls and in restricted urban sites. A common size in UK plant hire fleets for groundworks and drainage.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that has 13kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 13kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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