Head to head
Comacchio GEO 900 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig. The Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Comacchio GEO 900 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 126-180kW (169-240hp) | 32.5 kW |
| Weight | 16-18 tonnes | - |
| Torque range | 1,300-1,520 daNm | - |
| Feed stroke | 4,000-7,000mm | - |
| 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: Comacchio GEO 900, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
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.
Listed by
- GEM Plant Sales Limited - Ashford, Sevington, Willesborough
Common questions
What is the difference between the Comacchio GEO 900 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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