Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX75US-5 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 55.4 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 4,968 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that has 13kW more power
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 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 EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 13kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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