Head to head
Doosan DX63-3 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 1kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 1kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Doosan DX63-3 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 9,555lb (4,334kg) | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 42.6hp gross / 39.5hp net at 2200rpm | 32.5 kW |
| Max dig depth | 10ft 6in (3.2m) | - |
| Bucket capacity | 0.19yd3 (0.145m3) | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Doosan DX63-3, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the DX63-3 if...
A compact excavator for utility, drainage and small groundworks jobs, sized to fit through a standard gateway. It suits contractors who need real digging depth without the weight and cost of a bigger machine.
Listed by
- Red Plant Sales Ltd - Colchester, Frating
Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 1kW 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 Doosan DX63-3 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 1kW more power. The Doosan DX63-3 is a 6-tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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