Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET18 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 72kg and is 8cm taller. The Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 8cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 72kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 8cm deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is 8cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET18 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 14.8 kN |
| Length | 3,854 mm | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,725 to 2,405 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,402 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,289 mm | 2,365 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET18, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 digs 8cm deeper
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 EZ17e if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 72kg
- you want one that is 8cm taller
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET18 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson EZ17e is the bigger machine by 72kg and is 8cm taller. The Wacker Neuson ET18 digs 8cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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