Head to head
JCB 525-60 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The JCB 525-60 has 23kW more power.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the JCB 525-60 has 23kW more power.
Specifications side by side
| JCB 525-60 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 55 kW | 32.5 kW |
| Operating weight | 5490 kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Max. Lift Capacity | 2500 kg | - |
| Max. Lift Height | 6 m | - |
| Max. Reach | 3.06 m | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Dig depth | - | 3,544 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: JCB 525-60, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 525-60 if...
- you want one that has 23kW more power
A compact telehandler for builders, roofers and merchants lifting pallets and materials on housing and refurbishment sites, and for yard and farm loading. Its low height and narrow width suit restricted access.
Full 525-60 specifications →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 JCB 525-60 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The JCB 525-60 has 23kW more power. The JCB 525-60 is a 2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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