Head to head
Volvo A25G vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Volvo A25G has 220kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Volvo A25G has 220kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A25G | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 234kW (Volvo D11M diesel) | 13.8 kW |
| Operating weight | 22.7 tonnes (empty) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Payload | 25 tonnes | - |
| Dump body capacity | 15.3m3 (SAE heaped) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 15.3 kN |
| Length | - | 3,644 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,413 mm |
| Width | - | 990 mm |
| Height | - | 2,285 mm |
Sources: Volvo A25G, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A25G if...
- you want one that has 220kW more power
A mid-size articulated hauler built for moving bulk material across rough, wet or steep haul roads that a rigid dump truck cannot cross safely. Its 25 tonne payload suits quarry and large groundworks contracts rather than small housebuilding sites.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
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 Volvo A25G and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Volvo A25G has 220kW more power. The Volvo A25G is a articulated dump truck; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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