Head to head
Volvo A30G vs Wacker Neuson ET16
The Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A30G | Wacker Neuson ET16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Transport dimensions | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in | - |
| 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: Volvo A30G, Wacker Neuson ET16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the A30G if...
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
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 A30G and the Wacker Neuson ET16?
The Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck; the Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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