Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 2,689kg and is 1.05m (3.5ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 2,689kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 1.05m (3.5ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 1.73m (5.5ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 2.66m (8.5ft) longer.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 has 8kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 45cm (1.5ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 35 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 5,508 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 3,497 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,689kg
- you want one that is 1.05m (3.5ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.73m (5.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 2.66m (8.5ft) longer
- you want one that has 8kW more power
- you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) taller
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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 EZ36 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 2,689kg and is 1.05m (3.5ft) wider. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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