Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET35 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,829kg and is 1.69m (5.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,829kg.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET35 is 1.69m (5.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET35 digs 91cm (3ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET35 has 4kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET35 is 34cm (1ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET35 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 35 kN | 18.7 kN |
| Length | 5,271 mm | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | 3,553 to 4,753 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,497 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 1,630 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,711 mm | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 13.8 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET35, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET35 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,829kg
- you want one that is 1.69m (5.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 91cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) taller
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.6 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the EZ17 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,724kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,590 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET35 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson ET35 is the bigger machine by 1,829kg and is 1.69m (5.5ft) longer. The Wacker Neuson ET35 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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