Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 1,426kg and is 85cm (3ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 1,426kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 85cm (3ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 5kW more power.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 15cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 4,199 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,426kg
- you want one that is 85cm (3ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.04m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that has 5kW more power
- you want one that is 1.35m (4.5ft) longer
- you want one that is 15cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 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 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 1,426kg and is 85cm (3ft) wider. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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