Head to head
Bobcat E35z vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat E35z | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3499 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 3117 mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 18.2 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Bobcat E35z, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E35z if...
A zero tail swing mini excavator for groundworks, drainage and utility work where the rear of the machine must stay inside the track width. Contractors and plant hire fleets use this class for trenching and foundations in confined sites.
Full E35z specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 14kW more power
- you want one that digs 43cm (1.5ft) 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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat E35z and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and digs 43cm (1.5ft) deeper. The Bobcat E35z is a 3.5 tonne zero tail swing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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