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Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL vs Wacker Neuson ET42

The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 918kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL
Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL - image: BOMAG
Wacker Neuson ET42
Wacker Neuson ET42 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Bomag BW 213 D-5 PLWacker Neuson ET42
Engine power95,0 kW32.5 kW
Weight12.600 kg-
Working width2.130 mm-
Emission stageStage V / TIER4f-
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: Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the BW 213 D-5 PL if...

  • you want one that has 918kW more power

A 12 tonne class single drum roller for compacting soil, stone and fill on road, housing and groundworks schemes. Bought or hired by earthworks and civils contractors for bulk compaction.

Full BW 213 D-5 PL 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 Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL and the Wacker Neuson ET42?

The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL has 918kW more power. The Bomag BW 213 D-5 PL is a single drum soil compactor roller; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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