Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 36cm (1ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 208kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 36cm (1ft) deeper.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is the bigger machine by 208kg.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET20 is 2cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 14.8 kN |
| Length | 4,049 mm | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,385 mm | 2,365 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 36cm (1ft) deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 208kg
- 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 EZ17e if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,797kg it digs to 2,323 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 EZ17e specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET20 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson ET20 digs 36cm (1ft) deeper and is the bigger machine by 208kg. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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