Head to head
Avant 760i vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Avant 760i has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Avant 760i has 28kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 760i | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 42 kW (56 hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 1400 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 3100 mm | - |
| Weight | 2220 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Avant 760i, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 760i if...
- you want one that has 28kW more power
A heavier compact loader for tougher construction, groundworks and material handling jobs, running a wide range of Avant attachments. Used by contractors and plant hire fleets that need more lift than the 500 and 600 series.
Full 760i specifications →Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 760i and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Avant 760i has 28kW more power. The Avant 760i is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 700 series; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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