Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Caterpillar 352F and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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