Head to head
Groundhog GP 500 D vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Groundhog GP 500 D is 1.36m (4.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Groundhog GP 500 D is 1.36m (4.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog GP 500 D | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5000 mm | 3,644 mm |
| Seating | 12-14 people | - |
| Generator | 6 kVA | - |
| Unladen weight | 2,300 kg | - |
| Possible gross weight | 3,000 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Operating weight | - | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Groundhog GP 500 D, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 1.36m (4.5ft) 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 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 Groundhog GP 500 D and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Groundhog GP 500 D is 1.36m (4.5ft) longer. The Groundhog GP 500 D is a twin-axle mobile welfare unit for 12 to 14 people; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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