Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Wacker Neuson ET90
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 7,181kg and has 42kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 7,181kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 42kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 1.26m (4ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 3.5m (11.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 2.27m (7.5ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 28cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Wacker Neuson ET90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | 74 kN |
| Length | 3,644 mm | 7,139 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 8,710 to 10,506 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | 4,679 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Height | 2,285 mm | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 55.4 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Wacker Neuson ET90. 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 ET90 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 7,181kg
- you want one that has 42kW more power
- you want one that is 1.26m (4ft) wider
- you want one that is 3.5m (11.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 2.27m (7.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 28cm taller
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Full ET90 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET16 and the Wacker Neuson ET90?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 7,181kg and has 42kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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