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Case Construction Equipment 221F vs Wacker Neuson ET42

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 23kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

221F
Case Construction Equipment 221F
Wacker Neuson ET42
Wacker Neuson ET42 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Case Construction Equipment 221FWacker Neuson ET42
Operating weight5,691kg4,032 to 5,206 kg
Engine power55kW (74hp)32.5 kW
Breakout force-43.8 kN
Length-5,594 mm
Dig depth-3,544 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,608 mm

Sources: Case Construction Equipment 221F, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 221F if...

  • you want one that has 23kW more power

A compact wheeled loading shovel used for yard work, muck-away and material handling on smaller sites. Its size suits jobs too tight for a full-size wheel loader but too heavy for a skid steer.

Full 221F 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 Case Construction Equipment 221F and the Wacker Neuson ET42?

The Case Construction Equipment 221F has 23kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment 221F is a compact wheel loader; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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