Head to head
Bobcat E10z vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,856kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,856kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.72m (5.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E10z | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,176 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 1,820 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 7.5 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Retracted track width | 71 cm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E10z, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E10z if...
The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.
Full E10z specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 25kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,856kg
- you want one that digs 1.72m (5.5ft) deeper
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.
Full ET42 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E10z and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 25kW more power and is the bigger machine by 2,856kg. The Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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