Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The JCB 525-60 has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 41kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that has 41kW more power
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →Buy or hire the ET16 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the JCB 525-60 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The JCB 525-60 has 41kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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