Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET08
The JCB 16C-1 digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper and has 2kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 16C-1 digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the JCB 16C-1 has 2kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Wacker Neuson ET08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 1,029 to 1,115 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 9.9 kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 1,766 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 8.9 kN |
| Length | - | 2,850 mm |
| Width | - | 700 mm |
| Height | - | 2,261 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
- you want one that digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 2kW more power
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET08?
The JCB 16C-1 digs 80cm (2.5ft) deeper and has 2kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.
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