Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 1,326kg and digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 1,326kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET25 has 5kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is 14cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 2,722 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,398 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 ET25 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,326kg
- you want one that digs 96cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that is 14cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 1,326kg and digs 96cm (3ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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