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Wacker Neuson ET145 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 7,633kg and has 13kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Wacker Neuson ET145
Wacker Neuson ET145 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET145Wacker Neuson EZ80
Breakout force91 kN68 kN
Length7,788 mm6,939 mm
Operating weight15,551 to 17,275 kg7,918 to 9,544 kg
Dig depth5,442 mm4,169 mm
Width2,490 mm2,250 mm
Height2,786 mm2,562 mm
Engine power55 kW42 kW

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET145, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 7,633kg
  • you want one that has 13kW more power
  • you want one that digs 1.27m (4ft) deeper
  • you want one that is 85cm (3ft) longer
  • you want one that is 24cm wider
  • you want one that is 22cm 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 EZ80 if...

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 ET145 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?

The Wacker Neuson ET145 is the bigger machine by 7,633kg and has 13kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET145 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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