Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET145 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,827kg and has 41kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,827kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET145 has 41kW more power.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 4.21m (14ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET145 digs 2.85m (9.5ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET145 is 42cm (1.5ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET145 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 91 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Length | 7,788 mm | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | 15,551 to 17,275 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 5,442 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 2,490 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,786 mm | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | 55 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET145, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 13,827kg
- you want one that has 41kW more power
- you want one that is 4.21m (14ft) longer
- you want one that digs 2.85m (9.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 42cm (1.5ft) 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. 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 ET145 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 13,827kg and has 41kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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