Head to head
JCB 35Z-1 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and digs 6cm deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 6cm deeper.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 35Z-1 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 3556 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 3.48 m | 3,544 mm |
| Engine power | 18.4 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Dump height | 3.53 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: JCB 35Z-1, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 35Z-1 if...
A common step up from the 2 to 3 tonne diggers for house foundations, utility trenching and landscaping on tight urban sites. Zero tailswing lets it slew close to walls and traffic.
Full 35Z-1 specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 14kW more power
- you want one that digs 6cm 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 35Z-1 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 14kW more power and digs 6cm deeper. The JCB 35Z-1 is a 3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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