Head to head
Groundhog GP 500 D vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The Groundhog GP 500 D is 2.15m (7ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Groundhog GP 500 D is 2.15m (7ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog GP 500 D | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5000 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Seating | 12-14 people | - |
| Generator | 6 kVA | - |
| Unladen weight | 2,300 kg | - |
| Possible gross weight | 3,000 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Operating weight | - | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 1,766 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
| Engine power | - | 9.9 kW |
Sources: Groundhog GP 500 D, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GP 500 D if...
- you want one that is 2.15m (7ft) longer
Larger towable welfare unit for bigger site teams and rental fleets. Canteen, toilet and generator in one unit that can be positioned on site by one person.
Full GP 500 D specifications →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 Groundhog GP 500 D and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The Groundhog GP 500 D is 2.15m (7ft) longer. The Groundhog GP 500 D is a twin-axle mobile welfare unit for 12 to 14 people; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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