Wacker Neuson

Honestly, I’ve been running the Wacker Neuson ET145 for a few months now, and it’s a bit of a beast for its size. If you’re used to standard 14-tonners, this one feels different because it’s basically a massive mini-ex. The Good: That Swing Boom: This is the main reason to buy it. Being able to offset the boom while sitting in a 14-ton machine is a lifesaver. I’ve used it for digging right up against foundations and doing utility work in tight residential streets where a fixed-boom machine would’ve been hitting trees or power lines. Stability: Even with the offset boom, it feels super planted. I haven’t felt "tippy" even when pulling a full bucket at a weird angle. The dozer blade is solid and helps anchor it down.