Head to head
Wacker Neuson ET90 vs Wacker Neuson EW65
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 1,955kg and has 10kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 1,955kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET90 has 10kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET90 digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 79cm (2.5ft) longer.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 21cm taller.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET90 is 16cm wider.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson ET90 | Wacker Neuson EW65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 7,139 mm | 6,349 mm |
| Operating weight | 8,710 to 10,506 kg | 6,755 to 8,647 kg |
| Dig depth | 4,679 mm | 3,895 mm |
| Width | 2,250 mm | 2,088 mm |
| Height | 2,562 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Engine power | 55.4 kW | 45.5 kW |
| Breakout force | 74 kN | - |
Sources: Wacker Neuson ET90, Wacker Neuson EW65. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ET90 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,955kg
- you want one that has 10kW more power
- you want one that digs 78cm (2.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 79cm (2.5ft) longer
- you want one that is 16cm wider
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 8.7 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,679 mm.
Full ET90 specifications →Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that is 21cm taller
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 ET90 and the Wacker Neuson EW65?
The Wacker Neuson ET90 is the bigger machine by 1,955kg and has 10kW more power. The Wacker Neuson ET90 is a tracked excavator, 6 to 10 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes.
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