Head to head
Wacker Neuson EW65 vs Wacker Neuson EZ17e
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,958kg and digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,958kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 41cm (1.5ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EW65 | Wacker Neuson EZ17e | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6,349 mm | 3,554 to 3,584 mm |
| Operating weight | 6,755 to 8,647 kg | 1,797 to 2,151 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,895 mm | 2,323 mm |
| Width | 2,088 mm | 990 to 1,300 mm |
| Height | 2,775 mm | 2,365 mm |
| Engine power | 45.5 kW | - |
| Breakout force | - | 14.8 kN |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EW65, Wacker Neuson EZ17e. 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 4,958kg
- you want one that digs 1.57m (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.
Full EW65 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 EW65 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17e?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4,958kg and digs 1.57m (5ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ17e is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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