Head to head
Hitachi ZX85USB-6 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 3,583kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 3,583kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 has 10kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX85USB-6 | Wacker Neuson EZ50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,430 - 9,060kg | 4,847 to 5,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,910 - 4,510mm | 3,667 mm |
| Engine power | 42.4kW | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 36.8 kN |
| Length | - | 6,050 mm |
| Width | - | 1,960 mm |
| Height | - | 2,667 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX85USB-6, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 3,583kg
- you want one that has 10kW 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 EZ50 if...
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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.
Full EZ50 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Hitachi ZX85USB-6 and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?
The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is the bigger machine by 3,583kg and has 10kW more power. The Hitachi ZX85USB-6 is a 8.4-9.1 tonne zero tail swing crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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