Head to head
Wacker Neuson EW65 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 31kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4.3 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EW65 has 31kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is the bigger machine by 4.3 tonnes.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 2.15m (7ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EW65 digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 54cm (2ft) wider.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EW65 is 36cm (1ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EW65 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6,349 mm | 4,199 mm |
| Operating weight | 6,755 to 8,647 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 3,895 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Width | 2,088 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Height | 2,775 mm | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | 45.5 kW | 14.6 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 22.6 kN |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EW65, Wacker Neuson EZ26. 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 has 31kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4.3 tonnes
- you want one that is 2.15m (7ft) longer
- you want one that digs 1.09m (3.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 54cm (2ft) wider
- you want one that is 36cm (1ft) 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 EZ26 if...
A step up for bigger footings, groundworks and landscaping. At 2.5 tonnes it needs a 3.5 tonne plant trailer and a tow vehicle rated for the combined weight, or delivery on a lorry. Maximum dig depth is 2,803 mm. 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 EZ26 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson EW65 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EW65 has 31kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4.3 tonnes. The Wacker Neuson EW65 is a wheeled excavator, 6.8 tonnes; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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