Head to head
Groundhog SW 6100 D vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Groundhog SW 6100 D is 2.52m (8.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Length: the Groundhog SW 6100 D is 2.52m (8.5ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog SW 6100 D | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6100 mm | 3,581 mm |
| Seating | 8 people | - |
| Generator | 9.8 kVA | - |
| Unladen weight | 4,000 kg | - |
| Fuel tank | 300 Litres | - |
| 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 SW 6100 D, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 2.52m (8.5ft) 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 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 SW 6100 D and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Groundhog SW 6100 D is 2.52m (8.5ft) longer. The Groundhog SW 6100 D is a static anti-vandal welfare unit for eight people; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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