Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
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 ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 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 ZX75US-5 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 29kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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