Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17 vs Wacker Neuson EZ80
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,194kg and has 28kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,194kg.
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 has 28kW more power.
- Length: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 3.36m (11ft) longer.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 digs 1.58m (5ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is 19cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17 | Wacker Neuson EZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 18.7 kN | 68 kN |
| Length | 3,581 mm | 6,939 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,724 to 1,887 kg | 7,918 to 9,544 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,590 mm | 4,169 mm |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Height | 2,369 mm | 2,562 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW | 42 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17, Wacker Neuson EZ80. 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 EZ80 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 6,194kg
- you want one that has 28kW more power
- you want one that is 3.36m (11ft) longer
- you want one that digs 1.58m (5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 19cm taller
A 6 to 10 tonne machine for site clearance, drainage and bulk digging, often run with a dumper alongside. At 7.9 tonnes it moves on a lorry or low-loader. Dig depth is 4,169 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 EZ80?
The Wacker Neuson EZ80 is the bigger machine by 6,194kg and has 28kW more power. The Wacker Neuson EZ17 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator, zero tail swing; the Wacker Neuson EZ80 is a tracked excavator, zero tail swing, 6 to 10 tonnes.
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