Head to head
Case Construction Equipment CX25D vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 19kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 19kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Case Construction Equipment CX25D | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 2,710kg (cab) / 2,580kg (canopy) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 18.4hp (Yanmar 3TNV76, Stage V) | 32.5 kW |
| Max dig depth | 2,700mm | - |
| 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 CX25D, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the CX25D if...
A compact mini excavator sized for tight gardens, drainage runs and small groundworks jobs rather than large site cuts. Its sub-3-tonne operating weight lets it travel on a plant trailer behind a car-derived van, which is why small tool and plant hire firms keep one alongside larger diggers.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 19kW more power
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 Case Construction Equipment CX25D and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 19kW more power. The Case Construction Equipment CX25D is a 2.5 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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