Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 44kW more power and digs 2.11m (7ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 44kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 2.11m (7ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 55.4 kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 4,679 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 74 kN |
| Length | - | 7,139 mm |
| Width | - | 2,250 mm |
| Height | - | 2,562 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that has 44kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.11m (7ft) deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 has 44kW more power and digs 2.11m (7ft) deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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