Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 9.9 kW |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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