Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 7,121kg and has 13kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 7,121kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 13kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 5,442 mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 55 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
A popular hire-fleet size for groundworkers and utility contractors who need more reach and dig depth than a mini excavator but still want a zero-swing tail for working close to walls and other plant. Common on drainage and footing jobs on housing sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,121kg
- you want one that has 13kW more power
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Full ET145 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 7,121kg and has 13kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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