Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 1,675kg. The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 3kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 1,675kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 3kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 3,895 mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 45.5 kW |
| Length | - | 6,349 mm |
| Width | - | 2,088 mm |
| Height | - | 2,775 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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 1,675kg
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 EW65 if...
- you want one that has 3kW more power
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 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 1,675kg. The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 3kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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