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Comacchio GEO 900 vs Wacker Neuson EW65

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

GEO 900
Comacchio GEO 900
Wacker Neuson EW65
Wacker Neuson EW65 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Comacchio GEO 900Wacker Neuson EW65
Engine power126-180kW (169-240hp)45.5 kW
Weight16-18 tonnes-
Torque range1,300-1,520 daNm-
Feed stroke4,000-7,000mm-
Length-6,349 mm
Operating weight-6,755 to 8,647 kg
Dig depth-3,895 mm
Width-2,088 mm
Height-2,775 mm

Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Wacker Neuson EW65. 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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Buy or hire the EW65 if...

A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?

The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.

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