Head to head
Groundhog SW 6100 D vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Groundhog SW 6100 D is 2.25m (7.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Groundhog SW 6100 D is 2.25m (7.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog SW 6100 D | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6100 mm | 3,854 mm |
| Seating | 8 people | - |
| Generator | 9.8 kVA | - |
| Unladen weight | 4,000 kg | - |
| Fuel tank | 300 Litres | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Operating weight | - | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Groundhog SW 6100 D, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 2.25m (7.5ft) 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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Groundhog SW 6100 D is 2.25m (7.5ft) longer. The Groundhog SW 6100 D is a static anti-vandal welfare unit for eight people; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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