Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17e vs Wacker Neuson EZ26
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 658kg and digs 48cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 658kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 digs 48cm (1.5ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ26 is 5cm taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17e | Wacker Neuson EZ26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 14.8 kN | 22.6 kN |
| Length | 3,554 to 3,584 mm | 4,199 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,797 to 2,151 kg | 2,455 to 3,358 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,323 mm | 2,803 mm |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Height | 2,365 mm | 2,412 mm |
| Engine power | - | 14.6 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17e, Wacker Neuson EZ26. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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 →Buy or hire the EZ26 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 658kg
- you want one that digs 48cm (1.5ft) deeper
- you want one that is 5cm 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 EZ17e and the Wacker Neuson EZ26?
The Wacker Neuson EZ26 is the bigger machine by 658kg and digs 48cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e 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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