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Avant 760i vs Wacker Neuson ET42

The Avant 760i has 10kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 760i
Avant 760i - image: Avant Tecno
Wacker Neuson ET42
Wacker Neuson ET42 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 760iWacker Neuson ET42
Engine power42 kW (56 hp)32.5 kW
Lifting capacity1400 kg-
Lifting height3100 mm-
Weight2220 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 760i, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 760i if...

  • you want one that has 10kW more power

A heavier compact loader for tougher construction, groundworks and material handling jobs, running a wide range of Avant attachments. Used by contractors and plant hire fleets that need more lift than the 500 and 600 series.

Full 760i specifications →

Buy or hire the ET42 if...

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.

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Full ET42 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 760i and the Wacker Neuson ET42?

The Avant 760i has 10kW more power. The Avant 760i is a articulated multi-purpose loader, 700 series; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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