Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET18 vs Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 280kg and digs 28cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 280kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 28cm deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is 20cm longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is 10cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET18 | Wacker Neuson ET20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 18.8 kN |
| Length | 3,854 mm | 4,049 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,725 to 2,405 kg | 2,005 to 2,526 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,402 mm | 2,683 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 990 mm |
| Height | 2,289 mm | 2,385 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET18, Wacker Neuson ET20. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET18 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,725kg it digs to 2,402 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full ET18 specifications →Buy or hire the ET20 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 280kg
- you want one that digs 28cm deeper
- you want one that is 20cm longer
- you want one that is 10cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 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 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET18 and the Wacker Neuson ET20?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 280kg and digs 28cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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