Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17 vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,994kg and is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,994kg.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 91cm (3ft) deeper.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 has 4kW more power.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 34cm (1ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17 | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.7 kN | 35 kN |
| Length | 3,581 mm | 5,508 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,724 to 1,887 kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,590 mm | 3,497 mm |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,369 mm | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,994kg
- you want one that is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer
- you want one that digs 91cm (3ft) deeper
- you want one that has 4kW more power
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) taller
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 3.7 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,497 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Wacker Neuson EZ17 and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,994kg and is 1.93m (6.5ft) longer. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is a midi excavator, zero tail swing, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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