Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET24 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 403kg and digs 28cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 403kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET24 digs 28cm deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET24 is 3cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET24 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 21.8 kN | 14.8 kN |
| Length | 4,022 mm | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,200 to 2,746 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,602 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 1,400 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,392 mm | 2,365 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET24, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET24 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 403kg
- you want one that digs 28cm deeper
- you want one that is 3cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.2 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 2,602 mm.
Full ET24 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 ET24 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson ET24 is the bigger machine by 403kg and digs 28cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET24 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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