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Groundhog SWO 7600 D vs Wacker Neuson EZ17

The Groundhog SWO 7600 D is 4.04m (13.5ft) longer.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Groundhog SWO 7600 D
Groundhog SWO 7600 D - image: Groundhog
Wacker Neuson EZ17
Wacker Neuson EZ17 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Groundhog SWO 7600 DWacker Neuson EZ17
Length7620 mm3,581 mm
Seating8+2 people-
Generator9.8 kVA-
Unladen weight4,300 kg-
Fuel tank300 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 SWO 7600 D, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the SWO 7600 D if...

  • you want one that is 4.04m (13.5ft) longer

Static welfare and office combination for longer-running sites. Gives the crew a canteen and drying area and managers a separate office.

Full SWO 7600 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.

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Full EZ17 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Groundhog SWO 7600 D and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?

The Groundhog SWO 7600 D is 4.04m (13.5ft) longer. The Groundhog SWO 7600 D is a static welfare unit with separate site office; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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