Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET65 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 4,281kg and digs 1.86m (6ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 4,281kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET65 digs 1.86m (6ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson ET65 is 11cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET65 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 50.7 kN | 14.8 kN |
| Length | 6,137 mm | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Operating weight | 6,078 to 7,358 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 4,184 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 1,950 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,478 mm | 2,365 mm |
| Engine power | 42 kW | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET65, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 is the bigger machine by 4,281kg
- you want one that digs 1.86m (6ft) deeper
- you want one that is 11cm taller
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 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 ET65 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson ET65 is the bigger machine by 4,281kg and digs 1.86m (6ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson ET65 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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