Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 Caterpillar 352F and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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