Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET25 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 558kg and digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 558kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET25 digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET25 is 3cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET25 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 22.6 kN | 14.8 kN |
| Length | 4,120 to 4,125 mm | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Operating weight | 2,355 to 2,720 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,722 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 1,120 to 1,500 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,398 mm | 2,365 mm |
| Engine power | 14.6 kW | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET25, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET25 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 558kg
- you want one that digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 3cm taller
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.4 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 2,722 mm.
Full ET25 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 ET25 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson ET25 is the bigger machine by 558kg and digs 40cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET25 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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