Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17 vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 731kg and is 62cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 731kg.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 62cm (2ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 21cm deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 has 1kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 4cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17 | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.7 kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | 3,581 mm | 4,199 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,724 to 1,887 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,590 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Height | 2,369 mm | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17, Wacker Neuson EZ26. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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.
Full EZ17 specifications →Buy or hire the EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 731kg
- you want one that is 62cm (2ft) longer
- you want one that digs 21cm deeper
- you want one that has 1kW more power
- you want one that is 4cm taller
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 EZ17 and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 731kg and is 62cm (2ft) longer. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is a 2.5 to 3 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing.
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