Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The JCB 16C-1 digs 25cm deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the JCB 16C-1 digs 25cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 2,323 mm |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | - |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,365 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 25cm 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e?
The JCB 16C-1 digs 25cm deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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