Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET145 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 8,796kg and digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 8,796kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 1.44m (4.5ft) longer.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 10kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 40cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 1cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET145 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 7,788 mm | 6,349 mm |
| Operating weight | 15,551 to 17,275 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,442 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 2,490 mm | 2,088 mm |
| Height | 2,786 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 45.5 kW |
| Breakout force | 91 kN | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET145, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET145 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 8,796kg
- you want one that digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 1.44m (4.5ft) longer
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that is 40cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that is 1cm taller
A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 15.6 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 5,442 mm.
Full ET145 specifications →Buy or hire the EW65 if...
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET145 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 8,796kg and digs 1.55m (5ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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