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Wacker Neuson ET18 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80

The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,193kg and has 28kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Wacker Neuson ET18
Wacker Neuson ET18 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk
Wacker Neuson EZ80
Wacker Neuson EZ80 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Wacker Neuson ET18Wacker Neuson EZ80
Breakout force18.8 kN68 kN
Length3,854 mm6,939 mm
Operating weight1,725 to 2,405 kg7,918 to 9,544 kg
Dig depth2,402 mm4,169 mm
Width990 mm2,250 mm
Height2,289 mm2,562 mm
Engine power13.8 kW42 kW

Sources: Wacker Neuson ET18, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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.

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Full ET18 specifications →

Buy or hire the EZ80 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,193kg
  • you want one that has 28kW more power
  • you want one that is 1.26m (4ft) wider
  • you want one that is 3.08m (10ft) longer
  • you want one that digs 1.77m (6ft) deeper
  • you want one that is 27cm taller

A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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.

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Full EZ80 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET18 and the Wacker Neuson EZ80?

The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,193kg and has 28kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.

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