Head to head
Hitachi ZX75US-5 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
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 EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8730kg (19,244lb) | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 42.4kW (56.9hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Max digging depth | 4.61m (15'1") | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX75US-5, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX75US-5 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Hitachi ZX75US-5 has 29kW more power. The Hitachi ZX75US-5 is a reduced tail swing excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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