Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 281kg and is 47cm (1.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 281kg.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is 47cm (1.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 9cm deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is 2cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Length | 4,049 mm | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,385 mm | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Wacker Neuson EZ17. 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 is the bigger machine by 281kg
- you want one that is 47cm (1.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 9cm deeper
- you want one that is 2cm taller
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 EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts. 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 EZ17 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET20 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 281kg and is 47cm (1.5ft) longer. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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