Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 2kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 digs 16cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET16 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 16C-1 digs 16cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 2,413 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Wacker Neuson ET16. 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 16cm deeper
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 ET16 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Wacker Neuson ET16 has 2kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 digs 16cm deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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