Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 1,171kg and is 70cm (2.5ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 1,171kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is 70cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 84cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is 1.17m (4ft) longer.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET24 has 4kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is 13cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 21.8 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 4,022 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 2,602 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,392 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,171kg
- you want one that is 70cm (2.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 84cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 1.17m (4ft) longer
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is 13cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 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 ET24?
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 1,171kg and is 70cm (2.5ft) wider. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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