Head to head
Groundhog SWO 7600 D vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Groundhog SWO 7600 D is a static welfare unit with separate site office. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Groundhog SWO 7600 D | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 7620 mm | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Seating | 8+2 people | - |
| Generator | 9.8 kVA | - |
| Unladen weight | 4,300 kg | - |
| Fuel tank | 300 Litres | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Operating weight | - | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 2,323 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: Groundhog SWO 7600 D, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the SWO 7600 D if...
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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 SWO 7600 D and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Groundhog SWO 7600 D is a static welfare unit with separate site office; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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