Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 3,818kg and has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 3,818kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 23kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is 1.26m (4ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is 3.2m (10.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 digs 1.9m (6ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is 41cm (1.5ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson EZ50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 36.8 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 6,050 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 4,847 to 5,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 3,667 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,667 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,818kg
- you want one that has 23kW more power
- you want one that is 1.26m (4ft) wider
- you want one that is 3.2m (10.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 1.9m (6ft) deeper
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) taller
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 3,818kg and has 23kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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