Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET65 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is 30cm taller and is the bigger machine by 677kg. The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 29cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 30cm taller.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 677kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 4kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 29cm deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 14cm wider.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 21cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET65 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6,137 mm | 6,349 mm |
| Operating weight | 6,078 to 7,358 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 4,184 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 2,088 mm |
| Height | 2,478 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | 42 kW | 45.5 kW |
| Breakout force | 50.7 kN | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET65, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET65 if...
- you want one that digs 29cm deeper
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 6.1 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,184 mm.
Full ET65 specifications →Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that is 30cm taller
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 677kg
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is 14cm wider
- you want one that is 21cm longer
A wheeled excavator: it drives between jobs on the road rather than arriving on a low-loader, which is why utilities contractors and councils hire them for street works and drainage. It digs to 3,895 mm.
Full EW65 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson ET65 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is 30cm taller and is the bigger machine by 677kg. The Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 29cm deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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