Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 43kW more power and digs 2.87m (9.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 43kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.87m (9.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 55 kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 5,442 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 91 kN |
| Length | - | 7,788 mm |
| Width | - | 2,490 mm |
| Height | - | 2,786 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
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 ET145 if...
- you want one that has 43kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.87m (9.5ft) deeper
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 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 ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 has 43kW more power and digs 2.87m (9.5ft) deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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