Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET18 vs Wacker Neuson ET25
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 630kg and digs 32cm (1ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 630kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 32cm (1ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET25 has 1kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is 11cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET18 | Wacker Neuson ET25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | 3,854 mm | 4,120 to 4,125 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,725 to 2,405 kg | 2,355 to 2,720 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,402 mm | 2,722 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,120 to 1,500 mm |
| Height | 2,289 mm | 2,398 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET18, Wacker Neuson ET25. 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 ET25 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 630kg
- you want one that digs 32cm (1ft) deeper
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that is 11cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET18 and the Wacker Neuson ET25?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 630kg and digs 32cm (1ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET25 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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