Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,975kg and has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,975kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 28kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 2,803 mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
| Length | - | 4,199 mm |
| Width | - | 1,550 mm |
| Height | - | 2,412 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 5,975kg
- you want one that has 28kW 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 EZ26 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 5,975kg and has 28kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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