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Komatsu PC360LC-11 vs Wacker Neuson ET42

The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 31,768kg and digs 4.64m (15ft) deeper.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Komatsu PC360LC-11
Komatsu PC360LC-11 - image: komatsu.eu
Wacker Neuson ET42
Wacker Neuson ET42 - image: wackerneuson.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Komatsu PC360LC-11Wacker Neuson ET42
Operating weight35,800 to 36,900kg4,032 to 5,206 kg
Dig depth8.18m3,544 mm
Breakout force-43.8 kN
Length-5,594 mm
Width-1,750 mm
Height-2,608 mm
Engine power-32.5 kW

Sources: Komatsu PC360LC-11, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the PC360LC-11 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 31,768kg
  • you want one that digs 4.64m (15ft) deeper

A full-size excavator for civil engineering, bulk earthmoving and demolition. At 35.8 tonnes it moves on a low-loader and is often hired with an operator. It digs to 8.18m.

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Full PC360LC-11 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.

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Full ET42 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Komatsu PC360LC-11 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?

The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is the bigger machine by 31,768kg and digs 4.64m (15ft) deeper. The Komatsu PC360LC-11 is a full-size tracked excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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