Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 13.8 kW |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| 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: Comacchio GEO 900, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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