Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET08 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,889kg and has 32kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,889kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 32kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 1.55m (5ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 4.09m (13.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 2.4m (8ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 30cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET08 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 8.9 kN | 68 kN |
| Length | 2,850 mm | 6,939 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,029 to 1,115 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,766 mm | 4,169 mm |
| Width | 700 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Height | 2,261 mm | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | 9.9 kW | 42 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET08, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,889kg
- you want one that has 32kW more power
- you want one that is 1.55m (5ft) wider
- you want one that is 4.09m (13.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 2.4m (8ft) deeper
- you want one that is 30cm taller
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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 EZ80 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET08 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,889kg and has 32kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET08 is a micro excavator, under 1.3 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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