Head to head
Manitou MT933 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,420kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Operating weight: the Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,420kg.
Specifications side by side
| Manitou MT933 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 7,145kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Max lift capacity | 3,300kg | - |
| Max lift height | 9.07m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.8 kN |
| Length | - | 3,854 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,402 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Manitou MT933, Wacker Neuson ET18. 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 5,420kg
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 ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Manitou MT933 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Manitou MT933 is the bigger machine by 5,420kg. The Manitou MT933 is a 3.3 tonne, 9 metre telescopic handler; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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