Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET18 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 19cm deeper and is 8cm taller. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is 27cm longer and is the bigger machine by 1kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 19cm deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is 27cm longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is 8cm taller.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET18 is the bigger machine by 1kg.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET18 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Length | 3,854 mm | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,725 to 2,405 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,402 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,289 mm | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET18, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET18 if...
- you want one that is 27cm longer
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1kg
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 EZ17 if...
- you want one that digs 19cm deeper
- you want one that is 8cm taller
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 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 EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET18 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17 digs 19cm deeper and is 8cm taller. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is 27cm longer and is the bigger machine by 1kg. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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