Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 695kg and digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 695kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 has 4kW more power.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is 73cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is 11cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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.
Full ET08 specifications →Buy or hire the EZ17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 695kg
- you want one that digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is 73cm (2.5ft) longer
- you want one that is 11cm taller
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. Zero tail swing means the back of the machine stays inside the tracks when it slews, so it can work tight against a wall or in one lane of a road.
Full EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 695kg and digs 82cm (2.5ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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