Head to head
Wacker Neuson EZ17e vs Wacker Neuson EZ36
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,921kg and digs 1.17m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,921kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 digs 1.17m (4ft) deeper.
- Height: the Wacker Neuson EZ36 is 35cm (1ft) taller.
Specifications side by side
| Wacker Neuson EZ17e | Wacker Neuson EZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout force | 14.8 kN | 35 kN |
| Length | 3,554 to 3,584 mm | 5,508 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,797 to 2,151 kg | 3,718 to 4,945 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,323 mm | 3,497 mm |
| Width | 990 to 1,300 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2,365 mm | 2,711 mm |
| Engine power | - | 18.2 kW |
Sources: Wacker Neuson EZ17e, Wacker Neuson EZ36. 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Buy or hire the EZ36 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,921kg
- you want one that digs 1.17m (4ft) deeper
- you want one that is 35cm (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 EZ17e and the Wacker Neuson EZ36?
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 is the bigger machine by 1,921kg and digs 1.17m (4ft) deeper. The Wacker Neuson EZ17e 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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