Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 2kW more power and digs 2cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 2kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 2cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 2,590 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that has 2kW more power
- you want one that digs 2cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 16C-1 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 2kW more power and digs 2cm deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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