Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,616kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,616kg.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Manitou MT933, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the MT933 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,616kg
A mid-size yard telehandler for builders' merchants and construction contractors lifting blocks, pallets and small plant to first or second floor height. Sits in Manitou's compact-to-mid telehandler range rather than the high-reach agricultural end.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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.
Full ET16 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Manitou MT933 and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,616kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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