Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET24 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 255kg and is 15cm wider.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 255kg.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 15cm wider.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 20cm deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 1kW more power.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 18cm longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 2cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET24 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 21.8 kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | 4,022 mm | 4,199 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,200 to 2,746 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,602 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Width | 1,400 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Height | 2,392 mm | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET24, Wacker Neuson EZ26. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET24 if...
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 EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 255kg
- you want one that is 15cm wider
- you want one that digs 20cm deeper
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that is 18cm longer
- you want one that is 2cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 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 2,803 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 EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET24 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 255kg and is 15cm wider. The Wacker Neuson ET24 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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