Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,901kg and has 29kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,901kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 29kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 2,413 mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX85USB-6 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,901kg
- you want one that has 29kW more power
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 ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,901kg and has 29kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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