Head to head
Kubota KX019-4 vs Wacker Neuson ET42
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,252kg and digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,252kg.
- Dig depth: the Wacker Neuson ET42 digs 96cm (3ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX019-4 | Wacker Neuson ET42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy | 4,032 to 5,206 kg |
| Dig depth | 2,580mm maximum | 3,544 mm |
| Maximum reach | 4,070mm | - |
| Breakout force | - | 43.8 kN |
| Length | - | 5,594 mm |
| Width | - | 1,750 mm |
| Height | - | 2,608 mm |
| Engine power | - | 32.5 kW |
Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Wacker Neuson ET42. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Buy or hire the ET42 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 2,252kg
- you want one that digs 96cm (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 Kubota KX019-4 and the Wacker Neuson ET42?
The Wacker Neuson ET42 is the bigger machine by 2,252kg and digs 96cm (3ft) deeper. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Wacker Neuson ET42 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.
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