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HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A vs Wacker Neuson ET42

The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 20kW more power.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A - image: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe
Wacker Neuson ET42
Wacker Neuson ET42 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19AWacker Neuson ET42
Operating weight1885 kg4,032 to 5,206 kg
Engine power12.1 kW32.5 kW
Bucket capacity0.04 cubic meter-
Breakout force-43.8 kN
Length-5,594 mm
Dig depth-3,544 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,608 mm

Sources: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HX19A if...

A small mini excavator for garden work, patios, drainage runs and small trenches where machine width and transport weight matter. It suits domestic groundworkers and hire fleets that stock a 1.5 to 2 tonne digger.

Full HX19A specifications →

Buy or hire the ET42 if...

  • you want one that has 20kW 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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A and the Wacker Neuson ET42?

The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 20kW more power. The HD Hyundai Construction Equipment HX19A is a 1.9 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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