Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson ET145
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,522kg and has 45kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,522kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 45kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 1.79m (6ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 3.68m (12ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 4.94m (16ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 53cm (1.5ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson ET145 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 91 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 7,788 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 15,551 to 17,275 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 5,442 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 2,490 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,786 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 55 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson ET145. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET08 if...
A micro digger. At 1,029kg it is the machine people hire for back gardens, small drainage runs and work inside buildings. At 700 mm wide it goes through a standard side gate. It digs to 1,766 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 14,522kg
- you want one that has 45kW more power
- you want one that is 1.79m (6ft) wider
- you want one that digs 3.68m (12ft) deeper
- you want one that is 4.94m (16ft) longer
- you want one that is 53cm (1.5ft) taller
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Wacker Neuson ET145?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 14,522kg and has 45kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator.
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