Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET24 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,518kg and is 1.49m (5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,518kg.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 1.49m (5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 90cm (3ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 has 4kW more power.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 35cm (1ft) wider.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 32cm (1ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET24 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 21.8 kN | 35 kN |
| Length | 4,022 mm | 5,508 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,200 to 2,746 kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,602 mm | 3,497 mm |
| Width | 1,400 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,392 mm | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET24, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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 EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,518kg
- you want one that is 1.49m (5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 90cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) wider
- you want one that is 32cm (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.
Full EZ36 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET24 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,518kg and is 1.49m (5ft) longer. The Wacker Neuson ET24 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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