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Wacker Neuson ET145 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 11,833kg and has 37kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Wacker Neuson EZ36
Wacker Neuson EZ36 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET145Wacker Neuson EZ36
Breakout force91 kN35 kN
Length7,788 mm5,508 mm
Operating weight15,551 to 17,275 kg3,718 to 4,945 kg
Dig depth5,442 mm3,497 mm
Width2,490 mm1,750 mm
Height2,786 mm2,711 mm
Engine power55 kW18.2 kW

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET145, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 11,833kg
  • you want one that has 37kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.95m (6.5ft) deeper
  • you want one that is 74cm (2.5ft) wider
  • you want one that is 2.28m (7.5ft) longer
  • you want one that is 8cm 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.

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Buy or hire the EZ36 if...

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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET145 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 11,833kg and has 37kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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