Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET18 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 475kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 475kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 20cm deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is 10cm taller.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is 17cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET18 | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 21.8 kN |
| Length | 3,854 mm | 4,022 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,725 to 2,405 kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,402 mm | 2,602 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Height | 2,289 mm | 2,392 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET18, Wacker Neuson ET24. 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 ET24 if...
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 475kg
- you want one that digs 20cm deeper
- you want one that is 10cm taller
- you want one that is 17cm longer
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 mm.
Full ET24 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET18 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 475kg. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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