Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,713kg and is 76cm (2.5ft) wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,713kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 76cm (2.5ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 1.46m (5ft) longer.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 33cm (1ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 35 kN |
| Length | 4,049 mm | 5,508 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | 3,497 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,385 mm | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,713kg
- you want one that is 76cm (2.5ft) wider
- you want one that is 1.46m (5ft) longer
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that digs 81cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) taller
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET20 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,713kg and is 76cm (2.5ft) wider. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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