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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is a 2.5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z - image: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
Wacker Neuson EZ17e
Wacker Neuson EZ17e - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Specifications side by side

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A ZWacker Neuson EZ17e
Operating weight2685 kg1,797 to 2,151 kg
Engine power18.5 kW-
Bucket capacity0.06 cubic meter-
Breakout force-14.8 kN
Length-3,554 to 3,584 mm
Dig depth-2,323 mm
Width-990 to 1,300 mm
Height-2,365 mm

Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HX25A Z if...

A zero tailswing 2.5 tonne digger for landscaping, drainage and building work close to walls and fences. Contractors and hire fleets use it where a compact machine still needs to dig a full-depth trench.

Full HX25A Z 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.

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Full EZ17e specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?

The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX25A Z is a 2.5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.

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