Head to head
JCB 16C-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 21kW more power and digs 97cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 21kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 97cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 16C-1 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1749 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Engine power | 11.7 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Dig depth | 2.57 m | 3,544 mm |
| Dump height | 2.63 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: JCB 16C-1, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 16C-1 if...
A small tow-behind digger for domestic groundworks, drainage and service trenches where a van or pickup is the transport. It suits hire fleets and builders working in gardens and tight side access.
Full 16C-1 specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 21kW more power
- you want one that digs 97cm (3ft) deeper
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 JCB 16C-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 21kW more power and digs 97cm (3ft) deeper. The JCB 16C-1 is a 1.5 tonne micro mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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