Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 13kW more power and is the bigger machine by 280kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 13kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 280kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 4,679 mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that has 13kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 280kg
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Full ET90 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Wacker Neuson ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 13kW more power and is the bigger machine by 280kg. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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