Wacker Neuson ET20
The Wacker Neuson ET20 is a mini excavator from Wacker Neuson. It weighs 4,420 lb and digs 8′ 10″ deep. Power comes from a Yanmar 3TNV76 diesel engine of 18.5 hp. Listed with retractable tracks.
Wacker Neuson ET20 specifications
- Operating weight
- 4,420 lb (2,005 kg)
- Maximum digging depth
- 8′ 10″ (2,683 mm)
- Engine
- Yanmar 3TNV76
- Engine power
- 18.5 hp (13.8 kW)
- Fuel
- Diesel
Features
| Hydraulic thumb | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Side swing boom | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Retractable tracks | ✓ Listed |
| Pilot joystick controls | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Zero tail swing | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Quick coupler | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Auxiliary hydraulics | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
| Enclosed cab | Not listed by Wacker Neuson |
Engine certification
Verified The Yanmar 3TNV76 engine is covered by U.S. EPA certificate PYDXL01.1S3N-047 (engine family PYDXL01.1S3N, model year 2023, Tier 4 (Final or Phase In)), listed in EPA's records as engine model 3TNV76-CL.
Checked against the U.S. EPA, nonroad compression-ignition engine certification data on October 24, 2026. The certificate covers the engine; check that the engine on the machine delivered carries the EPA emission label for its model year.
Before you buy
At 4,420 lb, the Wacker Neuson ET20 on a typical equipment trailer puts about 5,600 – 6,600 lb behind the tow vehicle, to be checked against the vehicle's towing rating and the trailer's gross weight rating. Towing a mini excavator: trailers, ratings and licences →
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Machines like the Wacker Neuson ET20, compared
| Machine | Brand | Operating weight | Dig depth | Engine | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wacker Neuson ET20 | Wacker Neuson | 4,420 lb | 8′ 10″ | Yanmar 3TNV76 · 18.5 hp EPA ✓ | Retractable tracks |
| Komatsu PC20R-5 | Komatsu | 4,376 lb | 15.8 hp | ||
| Hitachi ZX19-6 | Hitachi | 4,365 lb | 15.4 hp | ||
| Volvo EC20E | Volvo | 4,332 lb | Volvo D0.9A · 16.1 hp | ||
| SANY SY20C | SANY | 4,464 lb | 8′ 6″ | Yanmar 3TNV80F · 18.2 hp | |
| Cat 301.8 | Cat | 4,473 lb | 8′ 5″ | 21 hp | |
| SANY SY18U | SANY | 4,244 lb | 8′ 6″ | Yanmar 3TNV80F · 18.2 hp | Zero tail |
| JCB 19C | JCB | 4,211 lb | 9′ 3″ | 15.7 hp | |
| Cat 301.7 CR | Cat | 4,222 lb | 8′ 4″ | 21 hp |
Chosen by operating weight and digging depth within about a quarter of this machine's, closest first. US prices published by each brand.
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