Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Wacker Neuson ET35
The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,548kg and is 64cm (2ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,548kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET35 is 64cm (2ft) wider.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET35 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET35 is 1.22m (4ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET35 is 33cm (1ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Wacker Neuson ET35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 35 kN |
| Length | 4,049 mm | 5,271 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 3,553 to 4,753 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | 3,497 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Height | 2,385 mm | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Wacker Neuson ET35. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET20 if...
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 ET35 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,548kg
- you want one that is 64cm (2ft) wider
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 1.22m (4ft) longer
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) taller
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.
Full ET35 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET20 and the Wacker Neuson ET35?
The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,548kg and is 64cm (2ft) wider. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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