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Hamm HD 12i VV vs Wacker Neuson ET16

The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Hamm HD 12i VV
Hamm HD 12i VV - image: HAMM (Wirtgen Group)
Wacker Neuson ET16
Wacker Neuson ET16 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

Hamm HD 12i VVWacker Neuson ET16
Operating weight2,695 kg1,529 to 1,842 kg
Drum width1,200 mm-
Maximum working width1,250 mm-
Power ISO 1439624.6 kW-
Breakout force-15.3 kN
Length-3,644 mm
Dig depth-2,413 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,285 mm
Engine power-13.8 kW

Sources: Hamm HD 12i VV, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HD 12i VV if...

A compact tandem roller for footpaths, car parks, patching and small asphalt jobs, with dimensions made for easy transport and loading. A fit for surfacing gangs and hire fleets covering smaller compaction work.

Full HD 12i VV 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Hamm HD 12i VV and the Wacker Neuson ET16?

The Hamm HD 12i VV is a tandem roller with two vibration drums; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.

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