Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 195kg and digs 18cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is 6cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 195kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 18cm deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is 8cm taller.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET16 is 6cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Length | 3,644 mm | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,285 mm | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 is 6cm longer
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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 195kg
- you want one that digs 18cm deeper
- you want one that is 8cm taller
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. 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 EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET16 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is the bigger machine by 195kg and digs 18cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is 6cm longer. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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