Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 5,049kg and has 32kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 5,049kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 32kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 1.25m (4ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 3.29m (11ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 22cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 50.7 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 6,137 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 4,184 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 42 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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 ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,049kg
- you want one that has 32kW more power
- you want one that is 1.25m (4ft) wider
- you want one that digs 2.42m (8ft) deeper
- you want one that is 3.29m (11ft) longer
- you want one that is 22cm taller
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 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 ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 5,049kg and has 32kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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