Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 768kg and digs 56cm (2ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 768kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e digs 56cm (2ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is 10cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 14.8 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,365 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 EZ17e if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 768kg
- you want one that digs 56cm (2ft) deeper
- you want one that is 10cm taller
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 768kg and digs 56cm (2ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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