Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 268kg and is 8cm taller. The Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 9cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 268kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 9cm deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is 8cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | 14.8 kN |
| Length | 3,644 mm | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,285 mm | 2,365 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 9cm 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 EZ17e if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 268kg
- you want one that is 8cm taller
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET16 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 268kg and is 8cm taller. The Wacker Neuson ET16 digs 9cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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