Head to head
Hydrema 912F vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Hydrema 912F has 76kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Hydrema 912F has 76kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| Hydrema 912F | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 108kW (147hp) | 32.5 kW |
| Unladen weight | 7,270kg | - |
| Payload | 10,000kg | - |
| 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: Hydrema 912F, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 912F if...
- you want one that has 76kW more power
A rough-terrain dumper for groundworks and quarry contractors moving large volumes of muck or aggregate across soft or uneven sites, where a standard site dumper's capacity would be too small. Its articulated, all-wheel-drive chassis is built for traction rather than road speed.
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 Hydrema 912F and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Hydrema 912F has 76kW more power. The Hydrema 912F is a 10 tonne payload articulated dumper; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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