Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Wacker Neuson ET65
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 28kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,073kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET65 has 28kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 4,073kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 96cm (3ft) wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 2.09m (7ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 9cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Wacker Neuson ET65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 50.7 kN |
| Length | 4,049 mm | 6,137 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 6,078 to 7,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | 4,184 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 2,385 mm | 2,478 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 42 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Wacker Neuson ET65. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the ET65 if...
- you want one that has 28kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4,073kg
- you want one that is 96cm (3ft) wider
- you want one that digs 1.5m (5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 2.09m (7ft) longer
- you want one that is 9cm taller
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET20 and the Wacker Neuson ET65?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 has 28kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4,073kg. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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