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Comacchio GEO 900 vs Wacker Neuson ET18

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

GEO 900
Comacchio GEO 900
Wacker Neuson ET18
Wacker Neuson ET18 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Comacchio GEO 900Wacker Neuson ET18
Engine power126-180kW (169-240hp)13.8 kW
Weight16-18 tonnes-
Torque range1,300-1,520 daNm-
Feed stroke4,000-7,000mm-
Breakout force-18.8 kN
Length-3,854 mm
Operating weight-1,725 to 2,405 kg
Dig depth-2,402 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,289 mm

Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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.

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Full GEO 900 specifications →

Buy or hire the ET18 if...

The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.

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Full ET18 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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