Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET18 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 56cm (2ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 730kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 56cm (2ft) wider.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 730kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 35cm (1ft) longer.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 1kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 12cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET18 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | 3,854 mm | 4,199 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,725 to 2,405 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,402 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Height | 2,289 mm | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET18, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that is 56cm (2ft) wider
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 730kg
- you want one that digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) longer
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that is 12cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 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 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET18 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 56cm (2ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 730kg. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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