Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Wacker Neuson EW100
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 44kW more power and digs 2.4m (8ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW100 has 44kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW100 digs 2.4m (8ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Wacker Neuson EW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 10,625 to 11,855 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 55.4 kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 4,968 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 73.3 kN |
| Length | - | 6,707 mm |
| Width | - | 2,450 mm |
| Height | - | 2,980 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Wacker Neuson EW100. 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 EW100 if...
- you want one that has 44kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.4m (8ft) deeper
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 4,968 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 EW100?
The Wacker Neuson EW100 has 44kW more power and digs 2.4m (8ft) deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW100 is a wheeled excavator, 10.6 tonnes.
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