Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 2kW more power and digs 11cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET20 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 11cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 2,683 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 4,049 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,385 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 11cm deeper
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 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 ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 has 2kW more power and digs 11cm deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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