Head to head
Kubota KX016-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 23kW more power and digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Wacker Neuson ET42 has 23kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper.
- Width: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is 51cm (1.5ft) wider.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX016-4 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1540kg | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2250mm | 3,544 mm |
| Width | 1240mm | 1,750 mm |
| Engine power | 9.6kW (13hp) | 32.5 kW |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
Sources: Kubota KX016-4, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX016-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,540kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2250mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX016-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that has 23kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper
- you want one that is 51cm (1.5ft) wider
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 Kubota KX016-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 has 23kW more power and digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper. The Kubota KX016-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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