Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,706kg and has 29kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,706kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 29kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 2,590 mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 6,706kg
- 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 6,706kg and has 29kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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