Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Wacker Neuson ET18
The Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 196kg and is 21cm longer. The Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 1cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 196kg.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is 21cm longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 1cm deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is 0cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Wacker Neuson ET18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | 18.8 kN |
| Length | 3,644 mm | 3,854 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 1,725 to 2,405 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | 2,402 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 990 mm |
| Height | 2,285 mm | 2,289 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Wacker Neuson ET18. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
- you want one that digs 1cm deeper
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET16 specifications →Buy or hire the ET18 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 196kg
- you want one that is 21cm longer
- you want one that is 0cm taller
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET16 and the Wacker Neuson ET18?
The Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 196kg and is 21cm longer. The Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 1cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator.
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