Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 29kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 29kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX75US-5 if...
- you want one that has 29kW more power
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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 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 ZX75US-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 29kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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