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Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 3kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

ZX75US-5
Hitachi ZX75US-5
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Hitachi ZX75US-5Wacker Neuson EW65
Operating weight8730kg (19,244lb)6,755 to 8,647 kg
Engine power42.4kW (56.9hp)45.5 kW
Max digging depth4.61m (15'1")-
Length-6,349 mm
Dig depth-3,895 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm

Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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.

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Buy or hire the EW65 if...

  • you want one that has 3kW 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 3,895 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 3kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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