Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Wacker Neuson ET24
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 195kg. The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 8cm deeper and is 3cm longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 195kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 8cm deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is 3cm longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is 1cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Wacker Neuson ET24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 21.8 kN |
| Length | 4,049 mm | 4,022 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 2,200 to 2,746 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | 2,602 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Height | 2,385 mm | 2,392 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Wacker Neuson ET24. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET20 if...
- you want one that digs 8cm deeper
- you want one that is 3cm longer
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.0 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 2,683 mm.
Full ET20 specifications →Buy or hire the ET24 if...
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) wider
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 195kg
- you want one that is 1cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 mm.
Full ET24 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET20 and the Wacker Neuson ET24?
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is 41cm (1.5ft) wider and is the bigger machine by 195kg. The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 8cm deeper and is 3cm longer. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator.
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