Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 826kg and digs 31cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 826kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 31cm (1ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET25 has 1kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is 11cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | 3,644 mm | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | 2,722 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | 2,285 mm | 2,398 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Wacker Neuson ET25. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET16 if...
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 ET25 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 826kg
- you want one that digs 31cm (1ft) deeper
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that is 11cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET16 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 826kg and digs 31cm (1ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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