2,000 kg17 hpLimited recent data, based on 3 older listings
Based on 3 older listings. Current pricing may have shifted, so we show the class range instead.
Most asking prices land between €13k – €49k, with a market average around €25k.
This model sits 5% below the class average across 191 peer models.
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The Wacker Neuson ET18 is a compact mini-excavator with an operating weight of 2000 kg and an engine output of 17 hp. It falls within the sub-2-tonne to 2-tonne class, a segment designed to combine site mobility with meaningful digging capability. With a bucket capacity of 0.05 m3, the ET18 is positioned as a precision digging tool rather than a high-volume earthmover. Wacker Neuson's engineering focus on compactness and reliability is consistent across this product line.
Mini-excavators in the ET18 class are suited to confined-access excavation work including utility trenching, landscaping, foundation preparation for small structures, and indoor demolition where overhead and width clearances are restrictive. The 2000 kg operating weight allows transport on a standard trailer without specialist haulage in most markets, reducing mobilisation complexity. These machines are frequently deployed on residential construction sites, municipal maintenance projects, and agricultural groundworks where larger equipment cannot operate efficiently.
When inspecting a used ET18, begin with the undercarriage: examine track wear, roller condition, and tensioner function, as these components represent a significant maintenance cost in this class. Check the boom and dipper arm pins and bushings for play, and inspect hydraulic hoses and fittings for chafing or weeping. Engine hours should be verified against service records where available; confirm that oil and filter changes have been performed at appropriate intervals. Hydraulic response across all functions should be smooth and without hesitation. On machines with a dozer blade, inspect the blade mounting and cylinder seals. Verify that any listed attachments include the correct coupler compatibility for the ET18's hydraulic circuit. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic familiar with Wacker Neuson equipment is advisable before finalising any acquisition.
The Wacker Neuson ET18 competes directly with the Bobcat E20 and Volvo EC20 in the sub-2-tonne mini-excavator segment. The Bobcat E20 carries a slightly higher operating weight and is widely recognised for its dealer network density and attachment ecosystem, making it a common benchmark for buyers prioritising parts availability. The Volvo EC20 appeals to operators already working within a Volvo fleet, offering brand-level service consolidation. The ET18 differentiates itself through Wacker Neuson's compact-equipment specialisation and its 2000 kg weight class positioning, which suits buyers with strict transport or site-access constraints. Within this segment, factors that move a machine within its price band include accumulated operating hours, the presence of a blade or offset boom configuration, attachment inventory such as hydraulic thumbs or alternative buckets, overall undercarriage condition, and documented service history. Cab configuration, whether open-canopy or enclosed cab, also influences relative value.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€24k).
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