Head to head
Avant 640 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 5kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 5kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Avant 640 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 28 kW (37,5 hp) | 32.5 kW |
| Lifting capacity | 1100 kg | - |
| Lifting height | 2835 mm | - |
| Weight | 1590 kg | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Operating weight | - | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Avant 640, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 640 if...
An all-round compact loader with stronger auxiliary hydraulics for running more attachments, used by landscapers, stables, estates and small contractors. Light enough to be moved on a trailer or larger van.
Full 640 specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 5kW more power
A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 4.0 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car. It digs to 3,544 mm.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Avant 640 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 5kW more power. The Avant 640 is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 600 series; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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