Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 2kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 digs 17cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET18 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the JCB 16C-1 digs 17cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 2,402 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 17cm 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 ET18 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 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 ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 has 2kW more power. The JCB 16C-1 digs 17cm deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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