Head to head
Wacker Neuson EW65 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 5,031kg and has 32kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 5,031kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 32kW more power.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 2.77m (9ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 41cm (1.5ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EW65 | Wacker Neuson EZ17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6,349 mm | 3,581 mm |
| Operating weight | 6,755 to 8,647 kg | 1,724 to 1,887 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,895 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Width | 2,088 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,775 mm | 2,369 mm |
| Engine power | 45.5 kW | 13.8 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 18.7 kN |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EW65, Wacker Neuson EZ17. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the EW65 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 5,031kg
- you want one that has 32kW more power
- you want one that is 2.77m (9ft) longer
- you want one that digs 1.3m (4.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 41cm (1.5ft) 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.
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 EW65 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 5,031kg and has 32kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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