Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 32.5 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Wacker Neuson ET42. 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 10kW 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 ET42 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 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 ET42?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 10kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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