Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 976kg and digs 92cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 976kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 92cm (3ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is 1.2m (4ft) longer.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is 29cm wider.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET20 has 4kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is 12cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 18.8 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 4,049 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 2,683 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 990 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson ET20. 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 ET20 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 976kg
- you want one that digs 92cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that is 1.2m (4ft) longer
- you want one that is 29cm wider
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is 12cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,683 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 ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 976kg and digs 92cm (3ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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