Wacker Neuson
ET16
1.5 tonne class mini excavator
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications
| Breakout force | 15.3 kN |
| Length | 3,644 mm |
| Operating weight | 1,529 to 1,842 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,413 mm |
| Width | 990 mm |
| Height | 2,285 mm |
| Engine power | 13.8 kW |
Figures taken from the manufacturer: source. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,529kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2,413 mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
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