Head to head
Hitachi ZX210LC-7 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 17,868kg and has 96kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 17,868kg.
- Engine power: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 has 96kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Hitachi ZX210LC-7 digs 2.64m (8.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Hitachi ZX210LC-7 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 21,900 - 23,900kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 6,180mm | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 128.4kW (ISO14396) / 122kW (ISO9249) | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Hitachi ZX210LC-7, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the ZX210LC-7 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 17,868kg
- you want one that has 96kW more power
- you want one that digs 2.64m (8.5ft) deeper
A mainstream medium excavator for groundworks, bulk dig and drainage contractors who need reliable output without stepping up to a large-plant class. A common size for muckshifting and foundation packages on housing and commercial sites.
Listed by
- McGovern Plant Hire - Hounslow, Cranford
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 Hitachi ZX210LC-7 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is the bigger machine by 17,868kg and has 96kW more power. The Hitachi ZX210LC-7 is a 21-24 tonne long-undercarriage crawler excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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