Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Wacker Neuson EZ50
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 2,842kg and has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 2,842kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 has 19kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is 97cm (3ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is 2.0m (6.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 digs 98cm (3ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is 28cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Wacker Neuson EZ50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 36.8 kN |
| Length | 4,049 mm | 6,050 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 4,847 to 5,855 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | 3,667 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Height | 2,385 mm | 2,667 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Wacker Neuson EZ50. 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 EZ50 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,842kg
- you want one that has 19kW more power
- you want one that is 97cm (3ft) wider
- you want one that is 2.0m (6.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 98cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that is 28cm taller
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.8 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,667 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.
Full EZ50 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET20 and the Wacker Neuson EZ50?
The Wacker Neuson EZ50 is the bigger machine by 2,842kg and has 19kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ50 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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