Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 7,681kg and has 46kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 7,681kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 46kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 1.55m (5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 2.91m (9.5ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 4.29m (14ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 30cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 74 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 7,139 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 4,679 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,681kg
- you want one that has 46kW more power
- you want one that is 1.55m (5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 2.91m (9.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 4.29m (14ft) longer
- you want one that is 30cm taller
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 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 ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 7,681kg and has 46kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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