Head to head
Volvo A30G vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Volvo A30G | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Transport dimensions | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in | - |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
| Length | - | 3,581 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 2,590 mm |
| Width | - | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | - | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | - | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Volvo A30G, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Volvo A30G and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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