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Manitou MT 625 H vs Wacker Neuson ET20

The Manitou MT 625 H has 42kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Manitou MT 625 H
Manitou MT 625 H - image: morrisleslie.com
Wacker Neuson ET20
Wacker Neuson ET20 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Manitou MT 625 HWacker Neuson ET20
Engine power75 hp (55.40 kW)13.8 kW
Maximum lift capacity5,512 lb-
Maximum lift height19 ft 2 in-
Maximum forward reach11 ft 2 in-
Breakout force-18.8 kN
Length-4,049 mm
Operating weight-2,005 to 2,526 kg
Dig depth-2,683 mm
Width-990 mm
Height-2,385 mm

Sources: Manitou MT 625 H, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 42kW 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 ET20 if...

A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 mm.

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Full ET20 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Manitou MT 625 H and the Wacker Neuson ET20?

The Manitou MT 625 H has 42kW more power. The Manitou MT 625 H is a a compact fixed telehandler for construction and renovation work; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.

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