Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: Comacchio GEO 900, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 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 Comacchio GEO 900 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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