Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET16 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 926kg and is 56cm (2ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 926kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 56cm (2ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 56cm (2ft) longer.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 1kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 13cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET16 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | 3,644 mm | 4,199 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Height | 2,285 mm | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET16, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 926kg
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) wider
- you want one that digs 39cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) longer
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that is 13cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 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 2,803 mm. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET16 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 926kg and is 56cm (2ft) wider. The Wacker Neuson ET16 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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