Head to head
Groundhog SW 6100 D vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Groundhog SW 6100 D is 2.46m (8ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Groundhog SW 6100 D is 2.46m (8ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog SW 6100 D | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6100 mm | 3,644 mm |
| Seating | 8 people | - |
| Generator | 9.8 kVA | - |
| Unladen weight | 4,000 kg | - |
| Fuel tank | 300 Litres | - |
| 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 SW 6100 D, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SW 6100 D if...
- you want one that is 2.46m (8ft) longer
Lift-on static welfare unit for construction, rail and highways contractors. Includes drying area, toilet and generator. The figures below are from the maker's own page.
Full SW 6100 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 SW 6100 D and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Groundhog SW 6100 D is 2.46m (8ft) longer. The Groundhog SW 6100 D is a static anti-vandal welfare unit for eight people; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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