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Manitou MT 625 H vs Wacker Neuson ET08

The Manitou MT 625 H has 46kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Manitou MT 625 H
Manitou MT 625 H - image: morrisleslie.com
Wacker Neuson ET08
Wacker Neuson ET08 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Manitou MT 625 HWacker Neuson ET08
Engine power75 hp (55.40 kW)9.9 kW
Maximum lift capacity5,512 lb-
Maximum lift height19 ft 2 in-
Maximum forward reach11 ft 2 in-
Breakout force-8.9 kN
Length-2,850 mm
Operating weight-1,029 to 1,115 kg
Dig depth-1,766 mm
Width-700 mm
Height-2,261 mm

Sources: Manitou MT 625 H, Wacker Neuson ET08. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the MT 625 H if...

  • you want one that has 46kW more power

The Manitou MT 625 H is a compact telehandler sized for renovation, landscaping and smaller construction sites where a full-size 4 tonne Loadall-class machine would be oversized. Its Kubota Stage V engine and hydrostatic transmission are aimed at contractors who value fuel economy and manoeuvrability over maximum lift height. It is cross-shopped against smaller JCB Loadall models and other compact telehandlers rather than against larger 540-series machines.

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Buy or hire the ET08 if...

A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.

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Full ET08 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Manitou MT 625 H and the Wacker Neuson ET08?

The Manitou MT 625 H has 46kW more power. The Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work; the Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes.

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