Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 4,549kg and has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 4,549kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 28kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 96cm (3ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.77m (6ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 2.49m (8ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 19cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | 50.7 kN |
| Length | 3,644 mm | 6,137 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | 4,184 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 2,285 mm | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 42 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ET65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,549kg
- you want one that has 28kW more power
- you want one that is 96cm (3ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.77m (6ft) deeper
- you want one that is 2.49m (8ft) longer
- you want one that is 19cm taller
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET16 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 4,549kg and has 28kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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