Head to head
Groundhog GP 500 D vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Groundhog GP 500 D is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Groundhog GP 500 D is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog GP 500 D | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5000 mm | 3,581 mm |
| Seating | 12-14 people | - |
| Generator | 6 kVA | - |
| Unladen weight | 2,300 kg | - |
| Possible gross weight | 3,000 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Operating weight | - | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Groundhog GP 500 D, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 1.42m (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 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 Groundhog GP 500 D and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Groundhog GP 500 D is 1.42m (4.5ft) longer. The Groundhog GP 500 D is a twin-axle mobile welfare unit for 12 to 14 people; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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