Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 13kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,195kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 13kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW100 is the bigger machine by 2,195kg.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 4,968 mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 55.4 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that has 13kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,195kg
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 4,968 mm.
Full EW100 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Wacker Neuson EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 13kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,195kg. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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