Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET20 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 5,913kg and has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 5,913kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 28kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 1.26m (4ft) wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 2.89m (9.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 18cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.8 kN | 68 kN |
| Length | 4,049 mm | 6,939 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,005 to 2,526 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,683 mm | 4,169 mm |
| Width | 990 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Height | 2,385 mm | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 42 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET20, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,913kg
- you want one that has 28kW more power
- you want one that is 1.26m (4ft) wider
- you want one that is 2.89m (9.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 1.49m (5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 18cm taller
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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 EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 5,913kg and has 28kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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